Micro - Neonatal Infections Flashcards
Intracranial calcifications, Chorioretinitis
Toxo, CMV
Microcephaly
CMV
Hydrocephalus
Toxo
Cataracts
Rubella, HSV
Congenital Heart Disease
Rubella
Bone lesions
Rubella, Syphillis
Vesicles
HSV,VZV,syphillis
Most frequent congenital infection not apparant
HIV
What determines risk of transferring syphilis to child
Stage of untreated syphillis.
What stage of syphillis has highest transfer rate to child
Primary and Secondary
What stage is least likely to transfer syphilis to child
Late stage
What increases rate of transfer of syphilis to child from mom
Concurrent infection of T. pallidum and syphilis
Infectous disease guidelines
Mom serology has to be determined before discharge, infant or cord serum is inadequate, evaluation and treatment
Key to preventing congenital HIV infection
Maternal screening
Treatment of prenatal HIV
Benzathine penicillin