What are the TORCH infections? Toxoplasmosis Other (syphilis, varicella-zoster, parvovirus B19) Rubella Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Herpes simplex
what is horizontal transfer of infections? infection is acquired AFTER birth from contact with contaminated equipment, products (medications), or individuals...
NUR 313 Final Exam Questions and
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What are the TORCH infections? ✅Toxoplasmosis
Other (syphilis, varicella-zoster, parvovirus B19)
Rubella
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Herpes simplex
what is horizontal transfer of infections? ✅infection is acquired AFTER birth from
contact with contaminated equipment, products (medications), or individuals
what is vertical transfer of infections? ✅an infection acquired in utero that is
transmitted across the placenta
how does Parvovirus B19 (fifth disease) manifest in the following populations?
newborn/fetus
children
adults ✅newborn- hydrops fetalis
children- red cheeks, flu-like symptoms
adults- arthropathy
which disease causes hydrops fetalis in babies and arthropathy in adults? ✅Parvovirus
B19 (fifth disease)
around what percentage of pregnant women are immune to Parvovirus B19 (fifth
disease)? what does this mean? ✅50%; if a pregnant woman contracts it, she and her
baby are usually okay
pregnant women who are non-immune to Parvovirus B19 (fifth disease) will usually
have what severity of symptoms? does this usually cause problems to the baby?
✅mild illness; no, usually babies do not have any problems
what is the rare problem that occurs in babies with pregnant mothers that contract
Parvovirus B19 (fifth disease)? ✅severe anemia
what may happen to the baby if a pregnant woman contracts Parvovirus B19 (fifth
disease) and the baby is severely anemic? ✅miscarriage
, when does miscarriage caused by Parvovirus B19 (fifth disease) usually occur? ✅first
half of pregnancy/ first trimester
what are some things that you would want to teach a pregnant woman to help her
reduce her chances of contracting toxoplasmosis? ✅- be very thorough with washing
fruits & vegetables
- don't empty out the litter box
cataracts are seen with what congenital disease? ✅rubella
in what time period during pregnancy does congenital rubella syndrome usually affect
the developing baby? ✅first 3 months (trimester)
the following are symptoms of which congenital disease?
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