Childhood Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
what virus causes chicken pox?
A
varicella zoster virus
2
Q
how does chicken pox spread?
A
via droplets and the airborne route
3
Q
what are some clinical features of chicken pox?
A
ulcers,rash,cervical lymphadenitis, fever, malaise, irratibility, anorexia
4
Q
what is primary herpetic gingivostomatitis?
A
oral disease caused by initial infection with the herpes simplex virus
5
Q
what is hand, foot and mouth disease caused by?
A
coxackie virus
6
Q
what does mumps cause oraly?
A
bilateral swelling of parotid glands
7
Q
what is enamel hypoplasia?
A
incomplete/defective formation of enamel, resulting in the alteration of tooth form or colour
