Infections during pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
ToRCH
A
Associated with congenital abnormalities: Toxoplasmosis other Rubella CMV herpes
2
Q
CMV
A
Cytomegalovirus
1% maternal infection rate (vertical transmission in 40%)
Diagnosis - IgM, igG
Foetal diagnosis .- amniocentesis at 20+ weeks
Deathness common
3
Q
Rubella
A
If <16 weeks - TOP offered
4
Q
Toxoplasmosis
A
0.2%
Diagnosis - maternal IgM, foetal = amniocentesis at 20+ weeks
5
Q
Syphilus
A
Screened for and treated at booking
6
Q
Herpes simplex
A
Neonatal infection rare but serious
CS if primary infection <6 weeks
Use aciclovir
7
Q
Group B strep
A
Intrapartum penecillin of high risk groups and +ve 3rd trimester screening
8
Q
herpes zoster
A
infection <20 weeks may be teratogenic
IgG given to neonate
9
Q
Hep B
A
Universal screening
Neonate given Ig
10
Q
Chalmydia
A
5%
--> neonatal conjunctivitis and preterm labour Abx given (azithromycin)
