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Infections in Pregnancy

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Group B Strep   number one cause of neonatal sepsis. Number 2 reason is E.coli. If positive, tx prior and at labor and delivery  
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Early GBS   first 6 days of life (75% of cases).  
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Late GBS   “Late”onset after first week of life, nosocomial or community acquired cases documented  
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Culture sites for GBS   vagina and rectum: single or two swabs through lower 1/3 of vagina & through anal sphincter. Incubate & test for GBS. Timing: 35-37 weeks. Collection: not by speculum, self-collection an option. Don't do in repeat C-sec. b/c pt will have abx in C-section  
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GBS specimens are viable in transport media up to   4 days  
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If pts asks: How did I get group B Strep? you can explain that   30% of pts are colonized. (depends on your community)  
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Grow GBS on   5% sheep blood agar plate  
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DOC for GBS   Penicillin G. If PCN allergic: Cefazolin  
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GBS other issues   maternal endometritis can be caused by GBS, otehr pathogens (E.coli remain a threat to the neonate), Rapid strep tests lack sensitivity, GS vaccine is a potential alternative approach  
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Bacterial Vaginosis   Related to sexual activity, but not STD. Thin, watery, fishy discharge. Dx: clue cells on wet prep, basic pH, fishy odor with KOH  
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clue cell   bacteria surrounding epithelial cell  
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Bacterial Vaginosis Adverse Pregnancy Outcome   Preterm Birth/LBW or 1.4-6.9, Placental/Intraamniotic Infection or 1.5-6.8. Not all ppl with BV will have this outcome  
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USPSTF recommendation for BV   insufficient evidence to recommend routine screen and RX. Pursue and Rx for SXS!  
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Hep B   Sort out acute versus chronic infection- check LFTs, Hep B core antibody. Transmission to partner- check his surface antigen /antibody status. If both negative, then vaccinate  
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Acute Hep infxn with recovery   Constant presence of HBsAg and Total anti-HBc  
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Vertical Transmission of Hep B when   mom is a Hep B chronic carrier. Usually occurs in labor; E antigen suggests increased risk infectivity. Give Recombivax, HBIg to neonate after delivery to interrupt transmission, 90% effective  
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Can Hep B woman breast feed?   Yes, after infant receives Hep B vaccine and HBIg  
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HIV Testing in NC   Test early and late, if missed rapid screen in labor, if no testing newborn tested. heterosexual transmission biggest risk factor in Duke Population  
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HIV baby risk   No rx - 30% vertical transmission, AZT alone 6% with c/s 3%, Optimal rx - Viral Load undetectable <1%. Must get AZT during labor to decrease perinatal transmission  
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Offer C-section in HIV pts when   Viral Load>1000.  
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TORCHES: Acronym for infections in pregnancy with teratogenic potential for fetus   TOxoplasmosis, Rubella, CMV, HErpes Simplex  
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Risks of congential rubella syndrome are   gestational age dependent and cover a wide spectrum of disease and can be transient, permanent and/or progressive, Most common Heart, eye, ear, heart.  
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Rubella vaccination   Live attenuated vaccine- administer post partum to avoid conception. Recommend 3 month delay though no cases of CRS reported after vaccine.  
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Neonatal herpes   no strategy eliminates the risk of neonatal herpes. Acyclovir is category C  
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In a woman who has no antibodies to varicella   Plan to vaccinate postnatally. 2 dose regimen. Little data on lactation but generally given  
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Varcicella Perinatal exposure   Varicella Immune Globulin (VZIg) given may interrupt transmission. Fetal risk if pt contracts varicella depends on gestational age. Best application if pt has varicella: 5 days before or 2 days after delivery b/c mom hasn't made or passed on antibodies  
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T/F? The best test for gbs carriage in pregnancy is a cervical swab at 26 weeks directly plated to a sheep blood agar plate.   F  
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T/F? GBS bacteruria is indicative of heavy colonization and need for rx in labor   T  
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T/F? Pregnant women who are Hep B s ag positive should undergo cesarean to prevent vertical transmission and should avoid breast feeding.   F  
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Which vaccines cannot be given in pregnancy?   varicella and rubella (they are live). Can give Hep B, influenza, tetanus  
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Which abx/antivirals are best avoided in pregnancy   Doxy, Cipro, Interferon. (AZT (ZDV), Cephalexin, azithromycin is okay)  
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T/F? All pregnant women should be screened and treated for bacterial vaginosis   F  
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T/F? “Herd Immunity” is our best approach for avoiding congenital rubella syndrome.   F  
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Number one intrauterine infection   CMV; higher risk of transmission  
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Presence of ____ indicates an acute (6 months or less) Hep B infection   IgM anti-HBc  
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Greatest time frame risk of vertical transmission of HIV   Most transmission is intrapartum  
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If a woman claims to never have had chicken pox or varicella vaccination what should be your first step?   Order a varicella antibody. In US, 80% of those with no history of Ch Pox have antibodies to Varicella.  
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