Which is false about Hep C:
Primary dx test is HCV serology and done at 6 months of age.
** HCV serology not reliable in infancy because mother’s antibodies. Test at 12-18 month; repeat at 18 month if (+).
Note: testing at any age negative= don’t need to repeat.
If sero-(+) at 18 month= infected with HCV.
Recurrent HSV mom with lesions on labia at delivery. Delivered via C/S. Asymptomatic. When do you do surface swab:
24 h or later
What are the congenital infections?
CHEAP:
TORCHES:
What is the most common congenital infection?
CMV
What % of kids with CMV who are asymptomatic get permanent sequelae later?
15%
T or F: Most congenital CMV is symptomatic.
False (85%= asymp)
Describe key congenital CMV features:
CMV Draw a face with a crown. - C= chorioretinitis - C= ears= Deafness - M= Crown= MR and microcephalic - V= periventricular Ca2+
T or F: Congenital CMV treated w/ valganciclovir associated with improved hearing and neurocognitive skill at 24 months.
True
When do you treat congenital CMV? Tx with what? Monitoring?
Maculopapular rash on palm + sole. Chorioretinitis. Bony changes?
Syphilis
List Syphilis Findings:
Syphilis= S’s
Early:
Late:
Syphilis Preg F. RPR 1:128. Given 1 dose IM pen after RPR drop 1:64. Drop to RPR 1:32. Management for BB who has normal p?E:
Goal: 4X RPR preg F drop
If not= W/U= LP
+ 10 d IV penicillin
When do you consider tx for a pt for congenital syphilis?
What is your W/U for congenital syphilis?
What do you do if you have an asymptomatic pt whose mother’s RPR fell 4X or greater in preg?
If material RPR Fall 4X
** Check infant RPR!
= Non reactive or infant RPR < mother and asymptomatic
= No Tx
= clinical + serology F/U to 18 months
IF Infant RPR 4 fold or higher than maternal or symptomatic= full evaluation + Tx
What is Tx for Congenital Syphilis
IV pen G 10-14d
Macrocephaly/ Hydrocephalus + Cerebral Calcification + Chorioretinitis. Which TORCH?
“BIG Cat/ C’s”
Note: LP= lymphocytic pleocytosis + high protein
How do you dx and treat congenital Toxo?
Dx: PCR (CSF, Blood, urine, tissue)
Tx: pyrimethamine + sufladiazine + leucovorin x 12 months
Monitor: Neutrophil
List Congenital Rubella Features?
BLUE EYES + EARS + HEART + BONES
Name congenital VZV (Varicella) features?
Microcephaly
Scars
Limb hypoplasia
GERD
Name congenital Zika features?
Microcephaly
Brain malformations
Macular scar
Contracture
Which TORCH infection has MACROcephaly?
BIG CAT/ C’s
T or F: highest risk period is during T3 for zika virus.
False.
affect brain
= T1 + T2
W/U: zika serology and PCR on mother + baby
If (+)= imaging (US and MRI)
Which TORCH infection has cataracts?
Rubella
Blue eyes
Blue ears
Blue heart
Blue bones