Neonatal HSV-1 in Premature Twins Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three types of neonatal HSV infections?
A
SEM
Encephalitis
Disseminated
2
Q
Symptoms of Skin Eye Mouth (SEM) HSV
A
- conjuctivitis
- karatitis
- vescular lesions
3
Q
Symptoms of Encephalitis HSV
A
- Temperature
- instability
- poor feeding
- seizures
4
Q
Symptoms of Disseminated HSV
A
- Intravascular coagulation
- respiratory distress
- jaundice
5
Q
What are the normal treatments for neonatal HSV?
A
IV acyclovir
6
Q
What are the alternate treatments for neonatal HSV
A
IV Ganciclovir
IV Foscarnet
Oral Valacyvlovir
7
Q
What are the three methods of contracting neonatal HSV?
A
invitro
intrapartum
postnatal
8
Q
How do you contract HSV In utero?
A
Exposure to HSV virus during gestation
9
Q
How do you contract HSV intrapartum
A
Active case of HSV acquired during birthing process
10
Q
How do you contract HSV postnatal
A
Contact with infected caregiver
11
Q
Lab data for HSV
A
low HCT low RBC count Blood PCR positive Viral Culture positive CSF PCR negative
12
Q
HSV-1
- route of transmission
- location of lesions
A
- oral to oral AND oral to genital
- ulcers around the mouth
13
Q
HSV-2
- route of transmission
- location of lesions
A
- sexual contact
- genital ulcers
