Neonatal infections — Flashcards

Neonatal circumcision reduces risk of penile inflammatory disorders, such as _____

_____ = complication of Listeria monocytogenes seen in neonates with disseminated abscesses/granulomas (liver, lungs)

What is the main ddx for a newborn with cataracts (first day of life)? _____

X-ray/babygram → pneumatosis intestinalis (air in the wall of the bowel) is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Bilateral, early-onset (2-5 days) purulent discharge from eyes = _____ Unilateral, late-onset (7-12 days) muco-purulent discharge from eyes = _____

Hint: cause

What is management of an infant whose mother has HIV with viral load >1,000 copies/mL? _____

Breast _____ jaundice = jaundice during first week of life. Breast _____ jaundice = jaundice persisting beyond first week of life

Hint: milk/feeding

A plasma glucose level of less than _____ mg/dL in the first 24 hours of life and less than _____ mg/dL thereafter constitutes hypoglycemia

What is considered if baby has persistent or worsening jaundice after 2 weeks of age? _____

What is the recommended treatment for an neonate with suspected HSV infection? _____