From Hantavirus to Salmonella: Counseling Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women About Animal-Associated Infections
Recent headlines about Hantavirus have raised new questions about animal-associated infections and their potential impact during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This webinar features maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Sarah Dotters-Katz and explores Hantavirus alongside other important animal-associated infections, including lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), rabies, and Salmonella exposures linked to poultry and reptiles.
Designed for healthcare professionals who counsel pregnant and breastfeeding women, this webinar reviews what is currently known about maternal illness, pregnancy outcomes, breastfeeding considerations, prevention strategies, and patient counseling recommendations. Whether you’re a physician, nurse, pharmacist, genetic counselor, teratogen information specialist, or other healthcare provider, you’ll gain practical insights to help answer patient questions and navigate real-world exposure scenarios.
