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ICD-10 code: O98.91

Chapter: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Unspecified Maternal Infectious and Parasitic Disease Complicating Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Unspecified maternal infectious and parasitic disease complicating pregnancy is a condition that can affect pregnant women, causing complications during pregnancy and childbirth. This condition is usually caused by an infection or parasite that the mother contracted before or during pregnancy. The symptoms can vary depending on the type of infection, but some common symptoms include fever, fatigue, and body aches.

There are many different types of infections and parasites that can cause this condition, including sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea, as well as parasitic infections like malaria and toxoplasmosis. It is important for pregnant women to receive regular prenatal care and testing to ensure that they do not have any infections or parasites that could harm their baby.

If a woman is diagnosed with unspecified maternal infectious and parasitic disease complicating pregnancy, there are several treatment options available. The treatment will depend on the type of infection or parasite that is causing the problem. In some cases, antibiotics may be prescribed to treat bacterial infections, while antiviral medications may be used to treat viral infections. In other cases, medication may not be necessary, and the doctor may simply monitor the mother and baby closely.

  1. Causes
  2. Symptoms
  3. Treatment
Causes

Unspecified maternal infectious and parasitic disease complicating pregnancy can be caused by a wide range of infections and parasites. Some of the most common causes of this condition include:

  • Sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea
  • Parasitic infections like malaria and toxoplasmosis
  • Bacterial infections like group B strep and urinary tract infections
  • Viral infections like cytomegalovirus and hepatitis B
Symptoms

The symptoms of unspecified maternal infectious and parasitic disease complicating pregnancy can vary depending on the type of infection or parasite that is causing the problem. Some common symptoms may include:

  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Body aches
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache
Treatment

If a woman is diagnosed with unspecified maternal infectious and parasitic disease complicating pregnancy, the treatment will depend on the type of infection or parasite that is causing the problem. Some possible treatment options include: