Congenital Fetal Infections Flashcards
What is the primary cause of Toxoplasmosis?
Toxoplasma gondii, an obligate intracellular parasite.
How is Toxoplasmosis transmitted to the fetus?
Through vertical transmission across the placenta.
What are the common symptoms of Toxoplasmosis in immunocompetent adults?
Fatigue, fever, myalgia, and lymphadenopathy.
What is the treatment for maternal Toxoplasmosis infection?
Spiramycin.
What is the classic triad of congenital Toxoplasmosis?
Chorioretinitis, hydrocephalus, and periventricular calcifications.
How is Parvovirus B19 transmitted?
Through respiratory secretions and hand-to-mouth contact.
What is the most common fetal complication of Parvovirus B19 infection?
Nonimmune hydrops fetalis.
What is the primary prevention method for Parvovirus B19?
Careful hand washing and avoidance of sharing food and drink.
What is the treatment for fetal Parvovirus B19 infection?
Percutaneous umbilical vein sampling (cordocentesis) and intrauterine blood transfusion.
What is the primary cause of Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) infection?
A double-stranded DNA virus transmitted by respiratory droplets and direct contact with vesicular lesions.
