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Question 1
A term newborn develops respiratory distress, hypotension, and temperature instability at 18 hours of life. Blood culture grows gram-positive cocci in chains identified as group B Streptococcus. Which empiric regimen was most appropriate at presentation?
Correct Answer:
Ampicillin plus gentamicin
Question 2
According to the 2019 CDC/ACOG guidance, which of the following intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis indications for group B Streptococcus is correct?
Correct Answer:
Positive GBS rectovaginal culture at 36 0/7-37 6/7 weeks
Question 3
A 14-day-old presents with lethargy, poor feeding, and a seizure. CSF shows 200 WBC/mm^3 (80% mononuclear), protein 150, glucose 30. PCR is positive for HSV-2. Which is the appropriate induction therapy?
Correct Answer:
IV acyclovir 60 mg/kg/day divided every 8 hours for 21 days
Question 4
A newborn has microcephaly, hepatosplenomegaly, petechiae, and sensorineural hearing loss. Urine CMV PCR is positive within 3 weeks of birth. What is the most appropriate treatment?
Correct Answer:
Oral valganciclovir for 6 months
Question 5
A 4-year-old has fever, neck stiffness, and photophobia. CSF shows 2000 WBC/mm^3 (95% neutrophils), glucose 20, protein 200. Gram stain shows gram-negative diplococci. Which empiric therapy is most appropriate while awaiting culture?
Correct Answer:
Ceftriaxone plus vancomycin
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