Animal studies suggest that by depleting nutrients available to the fetus, maternal worm infections may interfere with processes such as myelination and the development of neurotransmitter systems vital for neurological and cognitive functioning (Beard et al., 2007).
Can worms affect fetus?
Threadworm infection during pregnancy is not known to put your unborn baby at any risk. Pregnant women may be able to avoid taking medicines to treat threadworms by using strict hygiene measures to clear themselves. Threadworms already in the bowel die within approximately six weeks.
How does maternal infections affect the fetus?
Infection can be dangerous during pregnancy as it can cause problems for unborn babies, such as hearing loss, visual impairment or blindness, learning difficulties and epilepsy. CMV is particularly dangerous to the baby if the pregnant mother has not had the infection before.
What maternal infections are likely to cause fetal damage?
The mechanisms of pregnancy loss in the setting of 'TORCH' (Toxoplasma gondii, other, rubella virus, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus) infections can be pathogen mediated, placenta mediated and/or can be through inflammation-induced previable delivery.
What happens if you get worms while pregnant?
Infection with a number of parasites can lead to unique consequences for women. Some examples are given below. Infection with Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite found in undercooked meat, cat feces, soil, and untreated water can lead to severe brain and eye disorders in a fetus when a pregnant woman becomes newly infected.
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