Purpose: Vaccinations during pregnancy aim to protect both the mother and the baby from serious infectious diseases. Maternal vaccination not only prevents complications during pregnancy but also provides passive immunity to the newborn through the placenta and breastmilk. Vaccinations are reviewed at the first prenatal visit. Ideally, a patient will be up to date on […]
Introduction: Molar pregnancy is part of a spectrum of gestational trophoblastic tumors that include benign hydatidiform moles, locally invasive moles, and choriocarcinoma. Hydatidiform mole is the most common form of gestational trophoblastic disease and is benign in nature. Two distinct forms of hydatidiform mole exist: complete and partial moles. Complete molar pregnancy is characterized by […]
Overview: Cesarean delivery, also known as elective cesarean section (C-section), is a critical intervention to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV, especially in cases where viral suppression is not achieved. In women with viral loads exceeding 1000 RNA copies/mL, scheduled cesarean (prior to labor or rupture of membranes) has been shown to […]
Which of the following best explains the pathology of this disease? A.Defects in erythrocytic membrane proteins such as spectrin and actin, or other RBC membrane proteins. B. A single DNA base change leads to an amino acid substitution of valine for glutamate in the sixth position on the beta-globin chain. C.hereditary disorders characterized by reduction […]
A 10 day-old male baby was brought to the emergency room because he was irritable, crying constantly, and had a seizure an hour ago. He did not have any fever. Last night blood was noted with stool in his diaper. The birth was an uncomplicated vaginal delivery at home. He was exclusively breast fed since […]
Question: What is hydrops fetalis? A.5 genes responsible for the synthesis of the alpha-globulin protein in hemoglobin are defective B.4 genes responsible for the synthesis of the alpha-globulin protein in hemoglobin are defective C.3 genes responsible for the synthesis of the alpha-globulin protein in hemoglobin are defective D.2 genes responsible for the synthesis of the […]
Of the following, which is the most common site for MALT lymphoma? A.head B.neck C.stomach D.kidney E.ski Correct Answer is C. The stomach is the most common site for MALT lymphoma. ======== Of the following, which is most commonly associated with gastric MALT lymphoma? A.Helicobacter pylori B.Alcohol C.Smoking D.Hepatitis B virus E.Epstein-Barr virus Correct Answer […]
