Viral Infections in Pregnancy Part 1: 

Jeff Johnson, M.D.

Jeffrey Johnson, M.D.

Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Objectives

At the conclusion of this seminar, the participant should be able to:

1. Current ACOG and CDC recommendations about vaccinations during pregnancy

2. Diagnosis of influenza virus, management during pregnancy

3. Describe congenital rubella syndrome

4. Diagnosis and management of susceptible individuals for rubella during pregnancy

5. Diagnosis of West Nile Virus

6. Describe risks of vertical transmission of West Nile Virus

7. Describe counseling to patients to minimize risk of West Nile Virus, including safety in pregnancy of the various chemicals on the market

8. Discuss Swine flu, risks and treatments

9. Discuss fetal risks of coxsackie virus, monitoring during pregnancy

10. Discuss pathogenesis of Lyme disease, prevention and treatment. Discuss fetal and neonatal risks of infection