Neonatal infections US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Neonatal infections Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 11: Similar to Rubella, _____ can present with a "blueberry muffin" rash
Answer: CMV
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/infectious-disease?ref=anki
Flashcard 12: In which neonatal GI disorder do bacteria invade the colonic wall causing extensive bowel necrosis and death?
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Answer: Necrotizing enterocolitis
Extra: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an acquired neonatal disorder characterized by mucosal or transmural necrosis of the bowel. It is most common in premature infants.
Flashcard 13: Which cause of neonatal conjunctivitis presents within 2-5 days of birth?
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Answer: N. gonorrhoeae
Extra: Infant with gonococcal ophthalmic disease
Perinatal transmission of Neisseria gonorrhoeae may lead to ophthalmia neonatorum (gonococcal ophthalmic disease). The eyelids are typically swollen, with purulent exudate forming crusts around them. Below the crusts there may be a large reservoir of pus; when examining the eyes, particular care should be taken and safety goggles should be worn.
Flashcard 14: Which ocular complication is associated with congenital CMV?
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Answer: Chorioretinitis
Extra:
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Flashcard 15: Does VZV display vertical transmission?
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Answer: Yes
Extra:
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https://onlinemeded.org/spa/infectious-disease?ref=anki
Flashcard 16: What tests are used to diagnose HIV in neonates?
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Answer: HIV RNA and HIV DNA nucleic acid amplification tests
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/infectious-disease/hiv/acquire?ref=anki
Flashcard 17: _____ is a CNS complication associated with supplemental O2 therapy in NRDS patients
Answer: Intraventricular hemorrhage
Extra:
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https://onlinemeded.org/spa/pulmonology?ref=anki
Flashcard 18: HSV-_____ commonly causes neonatal herpes
Answer: 2
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/microbiology/dna-viruses/acquire?ref=anki
Flashcard 19: Congenital syphilis is characterized by sensorineural _____ due to CN VIII damage.
Answer: deafness
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Flashcard 20: _____ is used for the **prophylaxis** of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (early) and the **treatment** of Chlamydia trachomatis D-K (late) neonatal conjunctivitis.
Answer: Erythromycin
Extra: Oral erythromycin is given for chlamydia to prevent pneumonia.
Timing:
- Neisseria (early): 2–5 days
- Chlamydia (late): 5–14 days
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