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What is the time frame for early-onset neonatal infection to arise?
What is the time frame for early-onset neonatal infection to arise?
- More than 72 hours after birth
- Within 24 hours of birth
- Within 72 hours of birth (correct)
- Within 48 hours of birth
Which of the following is a predisposing factor for neonatal infections?
Which of the following is a predisposing factor for neonatal infections?
- Low serum properdin level and defective opsonisation (correct)
- High phagocytic activity of polymorphs
- High levels of IgA and IgM
- Normal mechanical barrier
What is the most common cause of early-onset neonatal sepsis?
What is the most common cause of early-onset neonatal sepsis?
- Group B Streptococcus (correct)
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Haemophilus influenza
- Escherichia coli
What is the common complication of asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?
What is the common complication of asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?
When can antibiotics be given to prevent Group B Streptococcus infection?
When can antibiotics be given to prevent Group B Streptococcus infection?
What is the common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in many countries?
What is the common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in many countries?
What percentage of pregnant women are carriers of Group B Streptococcus?
What percentage of pregnant women are carriers of Group B Streptococcus?
Which of the following infections can affect the fetus during pregnancy?
Which of the following infections can affect the fetus during pregnancy?
What is the primary concern for bacterial infections in pregnancy?
What is the primary concern for bacterial infections in pregnancy?
Why is early detection and treatment of bacterial infections crucial in pregnancy?
Why is early detection and treatment of bacterial infections crucial in pregnancy?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Group B Streptococcus in pregnancy?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Group B Streptococcus in pregnancy?
Which of the following bacterial infections can cause stillbirth in pregnancy?
Which of the following bacterial infections can cause stillbirth in pregnancy?
In pregnant patients with G6PD deficiency, which antibiotic may cause haemolysis?
In pregnant patients with G6PD deficiency, which antibiotic may cause haemolysis?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Listeria monocytogenes?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Listeria monocytogenes?
What is the most common presentation of Listeriosis in pregnancy?
What is the most common presentation of Listeriosis in pregnancy?
What is the primary way to confirm a diagnosis of neonatal Listeriosis?
What is the primary way to confirm a diagnosis of neonatal Listeriosis?
What is a common complication of Listeriosis in pregnancy?
What is a common complication of Listeriosis in pregnancy?
What is a possible fetal complication of Listeriosis?
What is a possible fetal complication of Listeriosis?
