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Torch Infections Flashcards

1
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How is toxoplasmosis transmitted?

A

Transplacental transition
From raw meat and cat feces

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What are the specific findings for toxoplasmosis?

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Hydrocephalus ( buildup of fluid in head )
intracranial calcification (
chorioretinitis ( inflammation of the choroid of the eye )
ring enhancing lesions on head CT

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How to diagnose toxoplasmosis?

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Serologic testing

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What is the treatment for toxoplasmosis?

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Pyrimethamine and sulfadiazine

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Which prophylaxis for toxoplasmosis is used in the third trimester?

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Spiramycin

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How is rubella transmitted and when ?

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Via transple center in the first trimester

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What are the specific findings for rubella?

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Blueberry muffin rash
cataracts
mental retardation
hearing loss
patent ductus arteriosus

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How is rubella diagnosed?

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Serologic testing

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9
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How to prevent rubella?

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Immunize before pregnancy and vaccinate the mother after delivery

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How is cytomegalovirus transmitted?

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Transplacental

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What are the specific findings for cytomegalovirus?

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Blueberry muffin rash
Periventricular calcification

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How is cytomegalovirus diagnosed?

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Urine culture
PCR of amniotic fluid

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13
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What is the treatment for cytomegalovirus?

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Postpartum ganciclovir

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14
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How is herpes simplex virus transmitted?

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Intra-partum transmission if the mother has active lesions

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Clinical findings of herpes simplex virus

A

Skin , eye and mouth infections or life-threatening CNS systemic infections

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16
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How is herpes simplex virus diagnosed

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Serological testing

17
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What is the treatment for herpes Symplex virus

A

Acyclovir

18
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How to prevent a herpe simplexvirus infection being transmitted to the baby

A

Perform a C-section if Lesions are present a delivery

19
Q

How is HIV transmitted to the baby

A

In utero at the time to delivery or via breast milk

20
Q

How to diagnose HIV?

A

ELISA or western blot

21
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How to prevent HIV from being transmitted to the baby?

A

AZT or nevirapine in pregnant women
C section if viral load more than 1000
Treat infants with prophylactic AZT , avoid breastfeeding

22
Q

How is syphilis transmitted to the baby

A

Intrapartum transmission

23
Q

What are the clinical findings of syphilis

A

Maculopapular a skin rash lymphadenopathy Hepatomegaly snuffles osteitis

24
Q

How to diagnose syphilis

A

Dark feel microscopic
VDRL
RPR
FTA
ABS

25
Q

How to treat syphilis

A

Peniceillin

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