Question 1

how can newborn have symptoms of pneumonia?

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Germ entry, inhaled: An infants transition to air breathing is marked by exposure to some interesting risks. When the bag of waters opens, germs from the moms anus & genitals can travel up & into that fluid & begin to grow. If labor is long, they may get into the mouth or lungs, or enter the lungs with the first breath. If baby passes poo before birth, it can enter the lungs the same way. All can trigger pneumonia.

Question 2

how do they suspect symptoms of asd in a newborn?

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They don't: An atrial communication, a "hole",  (pfo- patent foramen ovale) is present in all newborns. An ASD (atrial septal defect), a persistent important atrial communication is generally diagnosed later. The pfo closes soon after birth usually.  A heart murmur or other abnormal heart sound is heard by the pediatrician at an office visit, and the child referred to a pediatric cardiologist for diagnosis.

Question 3

what are signs or symptoms of syphilis in a newborn?

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Congenital syphilis: A rash, enlarged lymph nodes, enlarged liver and spleen occur in the first 3 months. There may be poor weight gain, seizures, or hydrocephalus. Women are usually tested in pregnancy for syphilis, so it is rare to have an unexpected syphilis infection in a  newborn.

Question 4

in newborn what is the main symptom of hydrocephalus?

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Usually asymptomatic: Large head or faster than usual growth of head is often the only sign of hydrocephalus noticed in newborn period.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of neonatal seizures?

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See below: Partial seizure episodes, rhythmic movement of arms or legs. They do not get generalized seizures.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of tobacco withdrawls in a newborn? my girlfriend just had a baby and they say he is going thru withdrawls, she only smokes cigs

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Varied: Nicotine does not cause withdrawal symptoms per se but does cause low birth weight and has been associated with a increased association with adhd.

Question 7

what are these symptoms of? lethargy, slowness, grim outlook

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Dysthymia: And if it's really grim, depression. Before your self-diagnose mental illness, there are some entities to rule out, including medication effect, hypothyroidism, and porphyria.

Question 8

symptoms of newborn with hsv 2?

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Multiple clusters of: Very serious but treatable. Multiple clusters of small blisters and scabs. Very sick. Occurs if mother gets the virus for first time only a week or less before birth. Before mother's immunity has a chance to develop. If mother's infection is older, her immunity will also protect the newborn through passive immunity.

Question 9

when do symptoms of hsv 2 appear in newborn?

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Soon: Within 1-2 days of initial exposure to herpes symptoms will begin to appear, usually around or in the mouth. Tiny vesicles will form on and/or around the lips and sometimes in the mouth on the gums or hard palate. These vesicles eventually pop and sores/ulcerations form in their place. Fever can also occur with this and the condition is painful. It is a good idea shield infants from hsv+ people.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of transient tachypnea of the newborn?

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Transient tachypnea: Transient tachypnea is -- transient --meaning it doesn't last very long and tachypnea is elevated respiratory rate in a newborn. Normal resp. Rate in a newborn is 30-60/min.  Ttn as it is called is caused by delayed clearance of lung fluid at birth.  It is more common in c/s babies since their chest does not get a "squeeze" like a vaginal delivery.  The baby may need oxygen and ng feedings.

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