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  • Infection of the genital tract without symptoms
  • Variable manifestation from asymptomatic to severe
  • Infect baby’s brain and damage developing bone structures.
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CYTOMEGALOVIRUS

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Manifestations of “Cytomegalovirus”

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Fetal effects:
- Microcephaly
- Cerebral Calcification
- Chorioretinitis
- Tepatosplenomegaly - possible bleeding internally

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Causes of Cytomegalovirus

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Cytomegalovirus

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Transmission of Cytomegalovirus

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Droplet: Sneezing

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Manifestations of Cytomegalovirus in “NEONATAL PERIOD”

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  • Early Jaundice
  • Hematemesis
  • Melena
  • Hematuria
  • Death
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Treatment for Cytomegalovirus

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Antiviral (Zovirax) - not safe in early part of pregnancy (teratogenic)

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Prevention for Cytomegalovirus

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  • Avoid having sex with a possible contaminated partner
  • Have a monogamous relationship
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“Liver’ infection caused by HBV and HVC

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Hepatitis B & C

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Risk factors of Hepa B & C

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  • Unvaccinated
  • Sexually Active
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Causes of HBV & HCV

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Hepatitis Virus ( B&C)

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Transmission of Hepa B & C

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  • Sex , semen ,blood exposure
  • Transferred through placenta or breastfeeding
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Manifestations of Hepa B & C

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  • Acute Hepatitis, changes in liver function
  • Maybe asymptomatic at birth
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Diagnosis for Hepa B& C

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HBsAg

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Painful “vesicles” in the Vulva and peri-anal area

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HERPES

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Causes for Herpes

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HERPES SIMPLEX 1- ORAL
HERPES SIMPLEX 2 - GENITAL - DANGEROUS FOR BABY ( ANAL AND GENITAL)

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Transimission of Herpes

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Contact
Break in skin or mucuous membrane
NB: At birth

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Manifestations of Herpes

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  • Early: pinpoint vesicles on erythematous base
  • ulcerated vesicle and open lesions
  • profuse discharge
  • pain when contact
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Diagnostics for Herpes

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  • Culture of lesion from vulva, vagina, cervix or penis.
  • Appearance of lesions
  • Pap Smear
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Management for Herpes

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  • NO CURE!
  • Avoid Sex or use condom
  • use glove applying ointment or vaginal gel
  • Warm bath, 3x a day
  • Pap test (yearly)
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A slowly replicating virus. Acts by attacking the CD4-bearing helper T lymphocytes

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Transimission of HIV

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  • Exposure to blood and / or body excretions through sex
  • Sharing needles and punctures
  • Fetus: Perinatally
  • Breastfeeding
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Manifestations of HIV

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Mother
Early: fatigue, anemia, diarrhea, and weight loss
Initial: Mild, flu-like symptoms

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Early signs of infected newborn ( HIV )

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  1. Enlargement of the liver or spleen
  2. Lymphadenopathy
  3. Failure to thrive
  4. Persistent Thrush
  5. Extensive seborrheic dermatitis
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Viral infection causing "RASH"
Rubella ( Congenital Rubella Syndrome )
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Risk factors of Rubella
- Non- vaccinated before pregnancy
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Cause of Rubella
Rubella Virus
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Manifestations of Rubella
Mother : Mild rash and Mild Systemic Fetus: Hearing impairment, cognitive and motor challenges , cataracts, cardiac defects, restricted intrauterine growth, Cleft Lip
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Diagnosis for Rubella
- Rubella Titer
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Medical Treatment for Rubella
1. Give Gamma globulin; not the vaccine 2. All pregnant women should avoid contact with children with rashes. 3. Post partum- may give but no pregnancy for at least 3 months 4. Infant Isolation
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Bacterial Infection causing " painless sore in genitals, rectum or mouth
SYPHILIS
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Causes of Syphilis
TREPONEMA PALLIDUM
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Transmission of Syphilis
- Skin or mucuous membrane contact -
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an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It is commonly found in cat feces, contaminated food or water, and undercooked meat, especially pork, lamb, and venison.
Toxoplasmosis
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Manifestations of Toxoplasmosis: (MATERNAL)
May cause repeated abortion
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Toxoplasmosis may cause fetal effects like
1. Fetal hydrocephaly 2.choriorenitis 3. Cerebral calcification
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Diagnosis for Toxoplasmosis
Pregnancy Serum Analysis ( Amniocentesis )
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Treatment for toxoplasmosis
Antibiotics ( Sulfadiazine ) Abortion is an Option
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Prevention:
Hand Hygiene Remove unhealthy cat Do not touch Cat litter
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Painless sore in genitals, rectum or mouth
Syphilis

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