A common etiology research status of infectious diseases of obstetrics and gynecology

Infectious diseases of obstetrics and gynecology, which are caused by pathogens invading genitourinary tract or other associated parts, often manifests as the reproductive tract inflammation or systemic infectious diseases. Due to their specificity, the diseases can cause infertility, ectopic pregnancy, fetal demise, premature birth, stillbirth, congenital infection and neonatal infections. These outcomes mentioned here may affect the health of the two generations if the diseases are not timely diagnosed and proper treated. Some severe cases may lead to concurrent cancer or AIDS. The World Health Organization has long been committed to the research of laboratory examination and standard techniques of the infectious diseases of obstetrics and gynecology to prevent and control the spread of such diseases. Key words: Obstetrics and gynecology; Infectious diseases; Etiology