Prophylaxis and Treatment of Pregnant Women for Emerging Infections and Bioterrorism Emergencies

Cono, Joanne; Cragan, Janet D.; Jamieson, Denise J.; Rasmussen, Sonja A.

doi:10.3201/eid1211.060618

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“…Chronotype as evaluated by the Horn and Ostberg scale was changed significantly during Ramadan with an increase in the evening type and a decrease in the morning type of subjects. Some studies showed that daytime sleepiness as evaluated by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale [92] and walking EEG [93] increased significantly, a finding not supported by other data [94] . Oral temperature, subjective alertness and mood are decreased during daytime and increased at 23.00 h during Ramadan intermittent fasting [95] .…”

Section: Neuropsychiatric Functioncontrasting

confidence: 35%

Islamic Fasting and Health

2010

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Background: Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan, the 9th lunar month. The duration of fasting varies from 13 to 18 h/day. Fasting includes avoidance of drinking liquids and eating foods. The aim of this article is to review health-related aspects of Ramadan fasting. Methods: Related abstracts from 1960 to 2009 were obtained from Medline and local journals in Islamic countries. One hundred and thirteen articles meeting the criteria for paper selection were reviewed in depth to identify details of related materials. Results: During the fasting days of Ramadan glucose homeostasis is maintained by meals taken before dawn and by liver glycogen stores. Changes in serum lipids are variable and depend on the quality and quantity of food consumption and changes in weight. Compliant, well-controlled type 2 diabetics may observe Ramadan fasting, but fasting is not recommended for type 1, noncompliant, poorly controlled and pregnant diabetics. There are no adverse effects of Ramadan fasting on the heart, lung, liver, kidney, eyes, hematologic profile, endocrine and neuropsychiatric functions. Conclusions: Although Ramadan fasting is safe for all healthy individuals, those with various diseases should consult their physicians and follow scientific recommendations.

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Section: Neuropsychiatric Functioncontrasting

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Islamic Fasting and Health

2010

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“…Although the severity of disease ranged from mild to severe, little information has been reported about how this outbreak affected pregnant women in China. During pregnancy, physiologic alterations in the respiratory, cardiovascular and immune systems may increase the susceptibility to respiratory infections or adversely alter their clinical course [4,5]. During both seasonal influenza epidemics [6,7] and previous pandemics [8,9], pregnant women have had increased morbidity and mortality from influenza infection compared with women who were not pregnant.…”

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Imbalanced anti-H1N1 immunoglobulin subclasses and dysregulated cytokines in hospitalized pregnant women with 2009 H1N1 influenza and pneumonia in Shenyang, China

Zheng

Qin

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Human Immunology

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“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Physiologic changes in the respiratory, cardiovascular, and immune systems during pregnancy may contribute to this increased risk. [8][9][10] In addition, women who are infected with influenza during pregnancy may have an increased risk of adverse outcomes such as preterm delivery, small-for-gestational-age infants, lower-birth-weight babies, and stillbirths. [11][12][13][14] The inactivated influenza vaccine is considered both safe and effective to use during pregnancy.…”

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Trends in Influenza Vaccine Coverage in Pregnant Women, 2008 to 2012

Henninger

Crane

Naleway

2013

TPJ

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Context: Pregnant women are at increased risk of severe influenza-related complications and hospitalizations and are a priority group for influenza vaccination.Objective: To examine coverage of seasonal and pandemic influenza A (H1N1) vaccines in pregnant women in a managed care setting, from 2008 to 2012.Design: Retrospective cohort study of 10,145 pregnant women. Main Outcome Measures: H1N1 and seasonal influenza vaccination rates.Results: Seasonal influenza vaccine coverage increased from 38% to 63% between the

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Prophylaxis and Treatment of Pregnant Women for Emerging Infections and Bioterrorism Emergencies

Abstract: Infectious disease emergency preparedness planners should consider the special medical issues of pregnant women.

Cited by 58 publications

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Islamic Fasting and Health

Islamic Fasting and Health

Imbalanced anti-H1N1 immunoglobulin subclasses and dysregulated cytokines in hospitalized pregnant women with 2009 H1N1 influenza and pneumonia in Shenyang, China

Trends in Influenza Vaccine Coverage in Pregnant Women, 2008 to 2012

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