An expectant mother with the sexually transmitted disease (STD) may pose a serious risk to the fetus. An expectant mother infected with Neisseria gonorrhoeae can have serious implications on a newborn. In particular, the risk of blindness in newborns may increase. This article provides a brief overview of gonococcal infections in newborns. Expectant mothers can be prone to a variety of disorders and infections. These disorders and infections not only affect the health of the mother but can also harm the developing fetus.
If not in the fetal stage, the infections and disorders may manifest in the neonatal stages. One of the important categories of infections is sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Perinatal acquisition of STDs can have serious health consequences for the newborn. The infection of N. gonorrhoeae is one of the serious infection to be considered by gynecologists,…
