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What causes thrush in newborns?
If the mother has chlamydia when the baby was born.
What is the Condition wherein all pituitary hormones are deficient?
Panhypopituitarism
What is called the decrease of all hormones secreted by the pituitary gland?
panhypopituitarism
What causes jaundice in newborns?
Newborn jaundice is caused when there are high bilirubin levels in the blood.
What is the medical term meaning condition of hyposecretion of all of the hormones of the anterior pituitary gland?
Panhypopituitarism
What diseases or disorders can the pituitary gland have?
1.Pituitary tumor leading to destuction of the gland--- this results in panhypopituitarism i.e. decreased secretion of all pituitary hormones. 2. thrombosis of pituitary bld. vessels also causes destruction of the gland again resulting in panhypopituitarism. 3. acidophilic tumours dev. in the gland which result in production of large amts. of GH (gigantism,acromegaly) 4. postpartum pituitary necrosis---sheehans syndrome.
What causes congenital cataracts?
Genetic defects or an infection or disease in the mother during pregnancy are among the causes of congenital cataracts.
What causes neonatal tetanus?
Neonatal tetanus in newborns can be caused by cutting the umbilical cord with an unsterile instrument or by improper care of the umbilical stump.
Who is the patron saint of newborns?
The patron saint of newborns is Saint Brigid.
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How long are newborns treated with antibiotics for listeriosis?
Newborns, two to three weeks.
What is the medical term for color is not good for newborns skin to have?
Jaundice is one kind of skin discoloration that newborns can have, which gives a yellow color to the skin. It is common in newborns as a transient condition and often treated with sunlight. Cyanosis is another. It is a sign of low oxygenation and causes a blueish coloration in the skin. It is also common and usually resolves after the initial resuscitation measures in newborns. Acrocyanosis is a partial blueish discoloration affecting mostly the areas outside of the newborn's body core area, such as in the hands and feet. Dyschromia is the general term for skin discoloration.
