Microbiology 17: Neonatal and childhood infections Flashcards

1
Q

List 4 infectious diseases screened for during pregnancy ?

A

Hep B
HIV
Rubella
Syphilis

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2
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What is the most common cause of congenital deafness in the UK ?

A

CMV

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3
Q

Which disease is transmitted by cat poo ?

A

Toxoplasmosis

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4
Q

What are some of the signs of congenital toxoplasmosis infection ?

A
60% asymptomatic 
Choroidoretinitis 
Microcephaly
Seizures
Hepatosplenomegally 
Intracranial calcification
Low IQ + deafness (later)
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5
Q

What is the classical triad of signs of congenital rubella infection ?

A

Cataracts
Congenital heart disease
Deafness

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6
Q

What signs do you get with congenital HSV infection ?

A

Blistering rash
Meningoencephalitis
Disseminated infection

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7
Q

What can Chlamydia trachomatis cause in the neonate ?

A

Neonatal conjunctivitis

Pneumonia

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8
Q

Which 3 organisms most commonly cause early onset (<48h) sepsis in the neonate ?

A

GBS (group b streptococcus)
E.coli
Listeria monocytogenes

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9
Q

Which organism most commonly causes late onset (48-72h) sepsis in the neonate ?

A

Coagulase negative staphylococci (e.g s.epidermidis, s.saprophyticus)

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10
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Which antibiotics are often used to treat early onset sepsis in the neonate?

A

Benzylpenicillin (treats GBS) + gentamicin (treats e.coli)

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11
Q

Which bacteria classically causes superinfection with chicken pox ?

A

Invasive Group A streptococcus

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12
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Bullous myringitis (vesicles on the tympanic membrane) and otitis media are suggestive of which organism ?

A

Mycoplasma Pneumoniae

Extra pulmonary manifestation

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13
Q

Which bacteria causes whooping cough ?

A

Bordatella Pertussis

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