Infections in Pregnancy Flashcards
MC bacterial infection in pregnancy
UTIs
what are UTIs and bacteriuria
with preterm delivery, preeclampsia, maternal anemia, amnionitis, and low birth weight
when should preggers get screened for UTIs
at first prenatal visit
MC UTI bug
E. coli
what does asymptomatic bacteriuria have increased risk of
pyelonephritis
is cystitis multiple or single organsim
single
most significant symptoms of cystitis
dysuria
what should you NOT use for UTIs in preggers
Sulfa (Bactrim or Septra) – inhibits folate (increased NTD)
and raises bilirubin late in pregnancy (kernicterus)
Fluoroquinolones – fetal arthropathy
Tetracyclines – affect fetal bones and teeth
what do you do after treating UTIs
test for cure
what meds do you use for UTIs
nitrofurantoin
augmentin
fosfomycin
MC urinary tract complication in preggers
pyelonephritis
what is pyelo frequently associated with
septicemia
when is pyelo MC
2nd trimester
pyelo tx
ceftriaxone favored
MC cause of neonatal sepsis
GBBHS
infant mortality of GBBHS
Infant mortality – 25% preterm, 5% term
tx of GBBHS
ampicillin or penicillin or clinda for allergies
what does TORCHES stand for
Toxoplasmosis Other (Hep B, Coxsackie, VZV, West Nile, Measles, HIV, Zika) Rubella Cytomegalovirus Herpes simplex Erythema infectiosum Syphilis