Infections And Vaccinations In Pregnancy Flashcards
Rubella is caused by what and spread by what
Togovirus and spread via droplets
Togovirus is common in developing countries, but not in good countries, why?
Due to the development of vaccines
Vaccination during pregnancy is contraindicated why?
The vaccine is live, hence theoretical risk that the vaccine could be teratogenic
Women vaccinated 6 weeks post partum should contraception for how long?
A month
Maternal rubella infection is characterized by what?
A febrile rash
Mothers infected with rubella get CRS how often?
80% in the first 12 weeks of gestation
Presence of igm antibodies indicate what for rubella?
Recent infection
Presence of IgG antibodies indicate what for rubella?
Past infection
Syphilis mode of transmission
Sexually
Primary syphilis clinical feature
Painless genital ulcer
Syphilis treatment
Benzathine penicillin IV
What is the Jarish-Herexheimer reaction in syphilis treatment?
The release of cytokines in response to dying organisms maybe cause fever, uterine contractions, and fetal distress
Toxoplasmosis is a Protozoa found in what, and how
Found in uncooked meat or unwashed hands
How to detect old Toxoplasmosis infection
Sabin Feldman dye test, to detect IgG, they indicate an older infection
How to detect a recent Toxoplasmosis infection?
ELISA, they detect IgM.
How to detect fetal toxoplasmosis?
Collect amniotic fluid for PCR testing via Amniocentesis.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) mode of transmission
Via respiratory droplets
CMV is the most common cause of what
Intrauterine infection
Chicken pox is caused by what virus
Varicella zoster
People infected with chicken pox are infectious how long before the appearance of the rash?
48 hours
A pregnant woman comes in contact with a chickenpox infected person for 15 mins, what test should we do?
IgG antibodies
