Due to migration and travels, obstetricians are increasingly faced with
a globalized setting and should adapt their daily clinical approach to
the modifications of tropical infections epidemiology. This paper is
focused on five emerging infectious diseases, namely Chagas disease,
HTLV-1 infection, malaria, schistosomiasis and Zika virus infection,
having a high prevalence in migrant populations and which can affect
international travelers. These diseases frequently pass unrecognized
since they are characterized by few symptoms during pregnancy, however
they may cause a relevant maternal, fetal and neonatal impact. Specific
diagnostic and treatment options are available but are rarely used
during routine obstetrical practice.