Model Answers Microbiology Written examinations 2007 - RCPA
Model Answers Microbiology Written examinations 2007 - RCPA
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NA<br />
2. Sensitive and specific reliable assay available<br />
Limited probably to detection of discordant partners in pregnancy<br />
HSV positive male and HSV negative female at risk of primary HSV<br />
infection in pregnancy<br />
Risk when primary infection occurring at delivery – 50%<br />
3. Availability of a safe effective intervention strategy if detected<br />
Practice safe sex at time from 36 weeks<br />
4. Occurs at a frequency that has a cost benefit for the screening ?<br />
Parvovirus<br />
Detect potential foetal infection and damage<br />
Not teratogenic<br />
Foetal hydrops – intrauterine transfusion<br />
1. Sensitive and specific reliable assay available<br />
IgM –<br />
IgG – Immune status<br />
Recent infection ? recent infection, susceptible, immune<br />
Repeat in 2-4 weeks after exposure or if symptoms occur<br />
2. Availability of a safe effective intervention strategy if detected<br />
Foetal hydrops – intrauterine transfusion<br />
Ultrasound<br />
3. Occurs at a frequency that has a cost benefit for the screening<br />
Diagnosis of infection following contact or illness with rash during<br />
pregnancy<br />
Common non notifiable infection
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