TORCH Flashcards
most common infection
CMV
EMBRYOPATHY VS FETOPATHY
E: affects fromation of organs - usually 2 1st trimester
F: affects growth of organs associated with IUGR e.g diabetic fetopathy
which viruses can be passed via breast milk
CMV, HIV , HLTV
Choriomanionitis
risk factor for neonatal sepsis NB and prematurity
associated with PROM
usually caused by ascending infection from vaginal flora of mother
in which case is it preferred to do a c section
mother has herpes to prevent descending infection
what’s classed as hepatomegaly in newborn
> 3,5 cm
rubella greggs triad
in the 1st trimester , cataracts/glaucoma, deafness and congenital heart defect especially PDA
SYPHILIS main points
erethemo- desquamative rash on feet and palm
Purulent secretion - contagious
hutchinson’s triad
teeth, keratitis , vestibulocochlear nerve
when does late congenital syphilis occur
> 2 years
symmetrical growth restriction measurements
weight, length, HC
CMV
deafness
periventricular calcifications
chorioretinitis
MIcropcephaly/hydrophealus
hypotinia, weak suck
toxoplasmosis
diffuse calcifications
which torch can we test the urine
CMV
parvovirus 19 signs
severe anemia
possible fetal hydrops
