How Do Maternal Infections Affect Neonatal Outcomes?
Maternal infections can have severe implications for neonatal health. Infections such as rubella, cytomegalovirus, toxoplasmosis, and herpes simplex can cause congenital anomalies, growth restriction, and even fetal death. Infections like Group B Streptococcus can be transmitted during delivery, leading to neonatal sepsis, pneumonia, or meningitis.