Exam Preview for 38829: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of

Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Fetal CMV, in partnership with Midwestern University and Phoenix Children's Hospital

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1. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of which virus family? Herpes virus Noravirus Coronavirus Hepatis virus
2. Which is the correct combination of CMV timing, infectivity, & severity? Early, more infective, less severe Late, more infective, more severe Early, less infective, more severe Late, less infective, more severe
3. Which combination of testing is most suggestive of acute CMV infection? Negative IgM, positive IgG, high avidity Positive IgM, positive IgG, low avidity Positive IgM, positive IgG, high avidity Negative IgM, negative IgG, low avidity
4. Ultrasound markers of CMV infection may include which of the following? Increased fetal growth Neural tube defect Echogenic bowel Oligohydramnios (decreased amniotic fluid)
5. Which of the following treatments, though “off-label”, currently holds most promise for treating primary maternal infection? Intravenous CMV immune globulin (Cytogam) Monoclonal antibodies CMV vaccination Valacyclovir