maternal infections Flashcards
triad of rubella
deafness, cardiac abnormalities ( PDA most common), cataracts
if patient not immune to rubella what should be considered?
ToP- high risk of still birth or miscarriage
presentation of rubella
fever, rash, lymphadenopathy and polyarthritis
what infection is leading cause for non-genetic deafness
cytomegalovirus
signs of congenital CMV
microcephaly, jaundice, petechial rash, hepatosplenomegaly, small for dates
mortality of neonates with varicella-zoster
30%
why are pregnant women not allowed unpasteurised milk, soft cheese or smoked seafood
listeria
treatment of listeria
ampicillin and gent
symptoms of listeria
headaches,diarrhoea, abdo ache, nausea
what VTE prophylaxis should be taken in a pregnant woman with a prev VTE (not related to surgery)
HIGH RISK - prophylaxis w/ LMWH and refer
when is someone considered an immediate risk in regards to VTE in pregnancy (consider LMWH)
single previous VTE related to surgery
high risk thrombophilia
medical co-mobidities eg cancer SLE or IBD
are LMWH safe for breast feeding ?
yes
