torch infections

torch infections torch infections ashley m. maranich, md cpt/usa/mc pediatric infectious disease fellow torch infections t=toxoplasmosis o=other (syphilis) r=rubella c=cytomegalovirus (cmv) h=herpes simplex (hsv) you are taking care of a term newborn male with birth weight/length 4 times maternal test positive igm antibody diagnosing congenital syphilis igg can represent maternal antibody, not infant infection this is very intricate and often confusing consult your redbook (or peds id folks) when faced with this situation treatment penicillin g is the drug of choice for all syphilis infections maternal treatment during pregnancy very effective (overall 98% success) treat newborn if: they meet cdc diagnostic criteria mom was treated 80% develop long term complications hearing loss, vision i...

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