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Infections in Pregnancy Flashcards

1
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What is this a presentation of?
Mild maternal infection (fever, lymphadenopathy, rash, sore throat), can cause motor/cognitive impairment and sensorineural deafness in new born.

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CMV infection

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What percentage of transmission occurs vertically in primary maternal CMV infection, and what percentage of those are symptomatic?

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  1. 40%
  2. 10%
    1/3 die, the rest left with severe sequalae
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What defects is CMV associated with?

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IUGR, microcephaly, hepatosplenomegaly, thrombocytopenia, jaundice.

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How is CMV infection diagnosed in a pregnant woman and the foetus?

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  1. Maternal CMV IgM

2. If +ve, amniocentesis >6 weeks later for vertical transmission

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What type of HSV infection is dangerous for the foetus in pregnancy?

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Primary (first-ever) infection during pregnancy, refer to GUM.

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What is the management for a primary herpes infection in trimester 1 and 2?

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Treat primary episode and restart acyclovir from 36/40 until delivery. Can delivery vaginally.

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What is the management for a primary herpes infection in trimester 3?

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Daily acyclovir/valaciclovir and if EDD within 6 weeks, offer C-section as delivery method.

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Why is vaginal delivery dangerous in primary herpes infection and how should you proceed if the mother wants a vaginal delivery?

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  1. Vertical transmission occurs at vaginal delivery

2. Give IV Ig in labour and new born high-dose acyclovir, LP HSV PCR neonates.

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What is this a presentation of?

Neonate, blindness, reduced IQ, epilepsy, jaundice, DIC, 30% risk of death.

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Neonatal herpes simplex infection

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What should you do if a pregnant women is exposed to herpes zoster contacts?

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  1. Test for immunity
  2. Give VZ Ig if non-immune
  3. Give acyclovir if infection occurs
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What is the management if a mother develops chickenpox near delivery?

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  1. Aim for delivery after 7 days

2. Give babies VZ Ig at birth

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What are the foetal abnormalities associated with maternal infection with rubella?

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Deafness, cardiac disease, eye problems, mental retardation.

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What is the most appropriate management plan if a non-immune woman develops rubella before 16/40?

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Termination of pregnancy

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Can you give the rubella vaccine during pregnancy?

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No, it is live and therefore contraindicated.

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What is this a presentation of?

Pregnant woman, slapped cheek appearance, arthralgia, can be asymptomatic, recent contact with children.

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Parvovirus B19 infection

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What is the pathophysiology of a parvovirus B19 infection?

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Suppresses foetal erythropoiesis causing anaemia, variable degrees of thrombocytopenia and cardiotoxicity.

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How is parvovirus B19 diagnosed in mother and foetus?

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  1. Maternal symptoms and IgM

2. If +ve, serial foetal monitoring for signs of anaemia.

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What causes foetal hydrops in parvovirus B19 infection and how is it treated?

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  1. Cardiac toxicity causing cardiac failure

2. In utero transfusion given if severe

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What is the difference between Hep B and Hep C screening in pregnancy?

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  1. All mothers given Hep B serum Ag screening

2. Screening restricted to high risk groups (HIV+)

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What is the treatment for women with a high viral load of Hep B in pregnancy and their new born?

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Antivirals from 32/40 with Ig given to children at birth.

21
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How is can risk of infection with Hep B in neonates be dropped by 90%?

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Neonatal immunisation with vaccine and Ig at birth.

22
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What is the management for women with Hep C infection (usually asymptomatic)?

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  1. Elective C-section, avoid breastfeeding.

2. IV Ig does not reduce vertical transmission.

23
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When should neonates be referred to a hepatologist in Hep C infection?

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If +ve for Hep C virus RNA

24
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What should be offered to HIV +ve mothers?

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HBV, pneumococcal, and influenza vaccines.

Screen for genital infections.

25
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What are the maternal and foetal effects of HIV infection?

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  1. Pre-eclampsia

2. Prematurity, IUGR, stillbirth

26
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What should you do if a pregnant woman is already on HAART?

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Continue throughout pregnancy, offer GDM screening at 28/40.

27
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What is the management in a new diagnosis of HIV in a pregnant woman?

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Take HAART from 24 weeks

28
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What is the birth management for HIV infection in the mother?

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  1. C-section at 38 weeks if co-infected with Hep C/>50 copies/ml viral load
  2. Vaginal delivery if <50 copies/ml, avoid FBS/scalp electrodes.
  3. Avoid breastfeeding, give cabergoline 1mg PO to suppress lactation.
  4. Treat new born with HAART for first 6 weeks.
29
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What is group A streptococcus infection associated with in pregnancy, what is the most common symptom, and how is it treated?

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  1. Puerperal sepsis
  2. Sore throat
  3. High dose antibiotics
30
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In what percentage of women is group B streptococcus commensal?

31
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When can the foetus be infected with group B streptococcus and what can it cause?

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  1. During labour after membranes have ruptured

2. Neonatal sepsis and mortality

32
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How is vertical transmission of group B streptococcus prevented?

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High dose IV Benzylpenicillin throughout labour if:

  1. Previous GBS+ history in this pregnancy
  2. Any intrapartum fever
  3. Current preterm labour <37/40
  4. Rupture of membranes at term >18 hours.
33
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What is the screening test for syphilis and how is it treated in pregnancy?

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  1. VDRL test

2. IM Benzylpenicillin

34
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How is toxoplasmosis infection spread?

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Contact with cat faeces, soil, or eating infected meat.

35
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What are the symptoms/signs of toxoplasmosis infection?

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Fever, rash, eosinophilia

36
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How is toxoplasmosis diagnosed?

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  1. Maternal IgM and IgG

2. Vertical transmission diagnosed with amniocentesis performed after 20 weeks.

37
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What is the treatment for toxoplasmosis infection?

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  1. Treat mother with spiramycin. Add pyrimethamine, sulfadiazine, and follinic acid. Termination of pregnancy can be requested.
  2. Give all of the above to foetus and prednisolone for CNS inflammation.
38
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Should you give the BCG vaccine in pregnancy?

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No, it is contraindicated.

39
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When should the BCG vaccine be given in at risk groups?

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After birth

40
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What should be given along with BCG to new born with maternal TB infection?

41
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What is the treatment for pregnant women with TB?

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RIPE, safe in pregnancy

42
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What is the treatment for malaria infection in pregnancy?

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Artemisin combination therapy

43
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How is listeriosis infection aquired?

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Consumption of unpasteurised milk, pates, and soft cheeses.

44
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What type of bacteria is listeriosis?

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Gram +ve bacillus

45
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How is listeriosis diagnosed and treated?

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  1. Blood cultures

2. IV ampicillin and IV gentamicin

46
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What is the treatment for chlamydia infection in pregnancy and after the baby is born?

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  1. Azithromycin (avoid doxycycline as it causes tooth discolouration in foetus).
  2. Baby treated with erythromycin and local eye cleansing if conjunctivitis develops.
47
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What is the treatment for gonorrhoea infection in pregnancy and after the baby is born?

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  1. Ceftriaxone

2. IM ceftriaxone and chloramphenicol eye drops within 1 hour of birth

48
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What is this a presentation of?
New born (within 4 days of birth), purulent eye discharge, lid swelling.
A

Gonococcal conjunctivitis

49
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How is gonococcal conjunctivitis diagnosed and treated?

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  1. Swab eye

2. Chloramphenicol eye drops

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