neonatal infections Flashcards
1
Q
which infections cannot be diagnosed with serology?
A
Serology IS the way to diagnose only certain congenital or perinatal infections (e.g., syphilis, toxoplasmosis)
2
Q
which neonatal infections CANNOT be diagnosed using serology?
A
HSV
CMV
3
Q
Frequency of Congenital Infections which are Not Apparent
A
- *CMV (> 90%)**
- *Rubella (60-70%)**
- *Toxoplasmosis (75%)**
- *Syphilis (>50%… or more)**
- *HSV (rare; less than 5%)**
- *HIV (>99%)**
4
Q
hepatosplenomegaly
jaundice
anemia
pneumonia
adenopathy
petechiae
meningoencephalitis
are all what?
A
Common Findings:Congenital Non-Pyogenic Infections
