Premature baby of 34 wks was delivered. Baby developed bullous lesion on the skin and X-ray shows periostitis. What should be the fleet investigation ?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., VDRL for mother and Baby Bullous lesion and periostitis suggest the diagnosis of congenital syphilis. o The only option related to syphilis is option 'a'. o Following evaluations are recommended : - 1. Physical examiation 2. A quantitative nontreponemal test for syphilis (VDRL). 3. CSF for cell count, protein & VDRL. 4. Long bone radiograph 5. Antitreponemal IgM.
VDRL for mother & baby
ELISA for HIV
PCR for TB
Hepatitis surface antigen for mother