Neonatal infections — Flashcards

Flashcard 11: In which neonatal GI disorder do bacteria invade the colonic wall causing extensive bowel necrosis and death? _____

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 12: Similar to Rubella, _____ can present with a "blueberry muffin" rash

Answer: CMV

Flashcard 13: Which cause of neonatal conjunctivitis presents within 2-5 days of birth? _____

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? _____

Answer: Chorioretinitis

Flashcard 15: Does VZV display vertical transmission? _____

Answer: Yes

Flashcard 16: What tests are used to diagnose HIV in neonates? _____

Answer: HIV RNA and HIV DNA nucleic acid amplification tests

Flashcard 17: _____ is a CNS complication associated with supplemental O2 therapy in NRDS patients

Answer: Intraventricular hemorrhage

Flashcard 18: HSV-_____ commonly causes neonatal herpes

Answer: 2

Flashcard 19: Congenital syphilis is characterized by sensorineural _____ due to CN VIII damage.

Answer: deafness

Flashcard 20: Congenital Syphilis is characterized by _____, or linear scars at angle of mouth

Answer: rhagades