Premature baby of 34 wks was delivered. Baby developed bullous lesion on the skin and X-ray shows periositis. What should be the next investigation ?
In congenital syphilis,characteristic osteochondritis and periositis and a maculopapular or vesiculobullous lesions followed by desquamation involving hands and feet are common.So VDRL test is done. Reference: Nelson textbook of pediatrics 19th edition and op Ghai 9th edition Page 1018
VDRL for mother & baby
ELISA for HIV
PCR for TB
Hepatitis surface antigen for mother
Miscellaneous gynae