Infectious Disease In Pregnancy Flashcards
What is the gold standard in diagnosing UTI ?
Culture of >100,000 CFU/ mL done between 12-16 weeks AOG
What is the most common pathogen causing asymptomatic bacteriuria and pyelonephritis?
E. Coli
What do you call the set of criteria that is used to diagnose bacterial vaginosis ? What are its components?
Amsel’s Criteria
1. Vaginal pH >4?5
2. Presence of clue cells
3. Homogenous, milky- white discharge
4. Fishy odor when KOH is added to discharge
What is the most common clinical manifestation of vulvovaginal candidiasis?
Vulvar pruritus
How and when do you test for GBS infection?
Rectovaginal culture for GBS colonization at 35-37 weeks
What is the treatment for Rubella Infection?
No treatment currently ( only prophylaxis)
What is the gold standard in the diagnosis of gonorrhea infection ?
Culture in Thayer Martin Agar
What is the best recommended treatment for syphilis?
Penicillin
Post exposure prophylaxis given to pregnant women exposed to Hepatitis B virus?
One dose of Hep B immunoglobulin and a complete hepatitis B vaccination
Vaginal infection associated with strawberry cervix?
Trichomonas
Suspected organism in marked cellulitis from the operative wound of cesarean section?
Staphylococcus aureus
Initial treatment for asymptomatic pyuria in pregnancy?
Cefalexin 500mg BID for 7 days
What test can be done if one suspects gonorrhea in a pregnant woman?
Culture and Sensitivity/ NAAT
Which women are at risk for HBV during pregnancy?
Having HbsAg + Sex partner
Which part of the female genital tract is often involved in granuloma inguinale?
Skin of the vulva
