ob test 3 Flashcards
(125 cards)
TORCH
Infections affecting fetus T-toxoplasmosis O-Other- syphilis, gonorrhea, HIV R-rubella C-cytomegalovirus H-herpes simplex
three places toxoplasmosis is found
how does it pass to babe?
Cat poop, undercooked meat, unpasteurized milk
Transplacental
Toxoplasmosis maternal s/s
Most-1
4
Most asymptomatic
Flu like sympt, mild rash, splenomegaly, enlarged lymph nodes.
Toxo fetus risks 7
hepatosplenomegaly, jaundice, microcephaly, hydrocephalus, eye infections/blindness, Neuro- seizures, Intellectual disability
How to diagnose toxo 3
Blood test followed by amniocentesis then serial ultrasound
tx for toxoplasmosis
treat after 1st trimester
Do we test all women for toxo?
No
Rubella
What is it? also called?
what are maternal symptoms? 4
A virus, German measles. rash, enlarged nodes, flu like sympt, HA
Rubella is transmitted to mom?
To babe?
and one thing about transmission?
Droplets and contact with nasopharyngeal secretions.
transplacentally
Transmission worsens the earlier in pregnancy
neonatal risks for rubella 8
Cardiac defects, microcephaly, cerebral palsy, MR, Cataracts, glacoma, Deafness, blindness
Rubella and vaccine and preg 3
Immunize 28days before preg, check antibodies 1:8, immunize immediate postpartum.
What is rubeola? 2 plus one thing
A virus. Measles. Usually attacks respiratory system
rubeola fetal risks 4
SAB, premature labor, fetal demise, pneumonia
Immunize rubeola
Same as rubella
What is CMV? 1
and how is it transmitted? 2
Herpes virus, with any body fluid and transplacentally
Maternal symptoms of CMV 2
Asymptomatic or flu like
How does CMV appear in the child 2
They can have anything- may seem normal at birth
how to treat CMV 2 emphasis on? -1
NO vaccine, prevention ( especially child contact)
Do they test for CMV at prenatal visits?
NO
When is the most contagious time for an infant to contract herps
When mom gets a primary infection near birth
When do they recommend a c section with herps
Active lesions within 6 weeks of birth
When will an infant show signs of herps infection
If contracted through birth canal within 2-12 days
s/s of herps infection with kids 9
Fever, hypothermia, jaundice, skin lesions, conjunctivitis, cns issues, convulsions, encephalitis, high mortality rate.
antivirals for herps 2
Zovirax and valtrex