Rejected
at 3:42 a.m. Nov, 01, 2023 ]
by
Ahmed7
Author:
mohannadkh10
Type of change:
Other
Rationale for change
Adding the word protozoa makes it very easy and the whole point is to make differnce btw CMV (virus) and toxoplasmosis or other TORCH
Rejection reason
okay since CMV presents very similiarly
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Congenital CMV can also present with chorioretinitis and hydrocephalus, but has periventricular intracranial calcifications






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Watch associated Bootcamp video - Systemic Protozoa: Toxoplasma
Watch associated Bootcamp video - Infectious Neuropathology: Infectious Cerebral Lesions
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Distinctive Findings of Congenital Infections
Nonspecific findings include: growth restriction, jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly, blueberry muffin rash
Congenital Toxoplasmosis
| Risk Factors | Cat feces (changing the cat litter) Raw/undercooked meat Unwashed produce |
| Clinical Features | Intercerebral calcifications Macrocephally Other nonspecific symptoms (jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly, blueberry muffin rash, growth restriction) |
| Diagnosis | Serology |
| Treatment | Pyrimethamine, sulfadiazine, folate |
Distinctive Findings of Congenital Infections
| Cytomegalovirus | Periventricular calcifications |
| Syphilis | Desquamating (bullous) rash Rhinorrhea Abnormal X-rays of long-bones |
| Rubella | Heart defects (PDA) Cataracts |
| Toxoplasmosis | Intracerebral calcifications Chorioretinitis |
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