Neonatology and Genetics

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. list aetiologic agents and risk factors of pertussis; 2. describe epidemiology of pertussis; 3. enumerate the phases of pertussis and clinical features; 4. list differential diagnosis of pertussis; 5. describe diagnosis and management of pertussis; 6. enumerate prevention of pertussis using the 5 levels of prevention; 7. identify the aetiologic agent of polio; 8. identify the risk factor for polio virus infection; 9. enumerate the forms of polio infection, clinical features and differential diagnosis; 10. manage polio and discuss prevention of polio using the 5 levels of prevention; 11. list the aetiologic agent of tetanus; 12. enumerate the types of tetanus; 13. describe the pathology and pathophysiology of tetanus; 14. recognise the clinical features of tetanus and list its differential diagnosis; 15. describe the principles of management of tetanus; 16. enumerate the prevention of tetanus using the 5 levels of prevention; 17. explain genetic counselling; and 18. discuss common chromosomal abnormalities.

Introduction to neonatology and vital statistics. Normal newborn and changes at birth. Outsized baby. Preterm, low birth weight. Macrosomia definitions, problems and management. Neonatal sepsis and tetanus. Common neonatal metabolic problems, introduction, pathophysiology, hypoglycaemia, hypocalcaemia, hypomagnesemia. Prenatal diagnosis and genetic counselling. Common chromosomal abnormalities, introduction, review physiology.