Notes in 07_Infections in Pregnancy

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Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Chickenpox}} {{c1::Children, One-Time Infection}}{{c1::Fever}} {{c1::Itchy vesicular rash}} {{c1::Malaise}}
Published	02/10/2024	Causative Organism of {{c1::Chickenpox}} is {{c2::Varicella Zoster Virus}}
Published	02/10/2024	Period of Infectivity of Chickenpox is {{c1::>48h before rash develops to once lesions have crusted over (5-7 days) after the rash starts}}
Published	02/10/2024	Complications of Chickenpox More severe in the mother ({{c1::Pneumonitis}}, {{c1::Hepatitis}}, {{c1::Encephalitis}}) {{c1::Foetal varicella syndr…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Foetal varicella syndrome}} occurs in around 1% of cases of chickenpox in pregnancy when infection occurs in the first {{c2::28}} weeks of …
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Foetal Varicella Syndrome}} {{c1::Skin scarring}} {{c1::Ipsilateral limb hypoplasia (underdeveloped limbs)}} {{c1::Neu…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Shingles/Herpes Zoster}} is caused by the reactivation of the {{c2::chickenpox}} virus which remained dormant in the sensory root ganglion since…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Mild Infection of Chickenpox (If presenting within 24 hrs from onset of rash)If more than {{c1::20}} weeks gestation offer {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Mild infection of Chickenpox (If presenting >24 hrs of from onset of rash)Advise {{c2::symptomatic}} treatment and {{c2::hygiene}} me…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Severe Infection of Chickenpox{{c1::Admission}} and {{c1::IV aciclovir}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Parvovirus B19/Slapped Cheek}} Starts with {{c1::non-specific viral symptoms, common and mild fever}} After 2-5 days, {{c1::a di…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of Maternal Toxoplasmosis{{c1::Asymptomatic to the mother}} {{c1::Mild flu-like symptoms e.g. fever, sore throat, coryza, arthralgia}} {{…
Published	02/10/2024	Triad of {{c2::Congenital Toxoplasmosis}} ({{c1::Intracranial calcification}}, {{c1::Hydrocephalus}}, {{c1::Chorioretinitis}})
Published	02/10/2024	Spread of {{c2::Toxoplasmosis}} is by contamination with {{c1::cat faeces}} or eating {{c1::undercooked meat}}
Published	02/10/2024	Investigate {{c2::Toxoplasmosis}}, an infection in pregnancy, via {{c1::PCR of amniotic fluid via amniocentesis}}
Published	02/10/2024	Complications of HIV during Pregnancy {{c1::Pre-eclampsia}} {{c1::Miscarriage}} {{c1::Preterm delivery}} {{c1::Low birth weight}}
Published	02/10/2024	If the viral load of HIV is {{c1::<50}} then the recommendation is {{c2::vaginal birth}}
Published	02/10/2024	If the viral load of HIV is {{c1::50-399}} then {{c2::pre-labour CS is considered}} between 38 and 39 weeks
Published	02/10/2024	If the viral load of HIV is {{c1::>400}} then {{c2::pre-labour CS is recommended}} between 38 and 39 weeks
Published	02/10/2024	Aim of combined anti-retroviral treatment (cART) is viral load {{c1::<50}} HIV RNA copies/ml to allow vaginal delivery
Published	02/10/2024	Breastfeeding is a type of {{c1::vertical}} transmission of HIV
Published	02/10/2024	Women with chronic HBV with a high viral load should be offered {{c1::tenofovir}} monotherapy during the {{c2::third}} trimester
Published	02/10/2024	Hepatitis {{c2::C}} increases risk of {{c1::liver}} cancer
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