Neonatal and Childhood infections Flashcards
what infections are screened for during pregnancy
hep B
HIV
syphillis
Rubella status (not the inf itself)
what is a RF for toxoplasmosis
cats as pets
how likely is congenital toxoplasmosis to be symptomatic at birth
60% asymptomatic
what are the longer term complications of cogenital toxoplasmosis
deafness
lower IQ
microcephaly
what will congenital toxoplasmosis look like if symptomatic at birth
microcephaly siezures/convulsions intercranial calcifications hepatosplenomegaly/jaundice eye problems
how will congenital rubella syndrome present
cateracts, microcephaly, congen heart abn (PDA, ASD/VSD) deafness
how will neonatal HSV present
blistering rash
what will maternal chlamydia trochomatous cause in a neonate
neonatal conjunctivitis/pneumonia
give 3 causes of early onset (<48hr) inf in neonates and the type of bacteria that they are
Group B strep - G+ coccus, catalase neg
E coli - G- rod
listeria monocytogenes - G+ rod
what is the most common cause of late onset neonatal inf
coag neg staph
what is the main cause of childhood meningitis
Men B (neisseria men)
when is the men B vaccine given
2, 4 and 12 mo
other than men B, what are some causes of childhood meningitis
Strep pneumonia, haemophillus influenzae
when is the strep pneu vac given
12w and 12 mo
why might a LP be contra indicated
meningococcal inc ICP bleeding disorder overlying inf spina bifida
