Childhood Illnesses Flashcards
What is the symptoms and treatment for mumps virus
Swollen/ painful jaw
Fever
Lots of fluid and oral hygiene
What are the symptoms and treatment for pertussis bacteria
Has a cold
Cough in long bouts making it hard to breath
Fever
Lots of rest and reassurance
Feed after coughing attack
Keep calm during the inhalation attack
What are the symptoms and treatment for dysentery bacteria
Diarrhoea Sickness Blood in faeces Fever Headache
Lots of fluid
Make everything hygienic
What are the symptoms and treatment for measles virus
Runny nose/eyes Heavy cold Fever Rash White spots in mouth
Shade
Rest
Fluid
What are the symptoms and treatment for meningitis bacteria or virus
Sensitive to light
Headache
Red spots
Drowsiness
Hospitalisation
Antibiotics
What are the symptoms and treatment for the rubella virus
Swollen glands
Slight cold
Sore throat
Pain in small joints
Rest
What are the symptoms and treatment for scarlet fever bacteria
Sudden fever
Sore throat
Strawberry coloured tongue
Rest
Fluids
What are the symptoms and treatment for diphtheria bacteria
Sore throat
Sever breathing difficulties
Grey colouring throat
Hospitalisation and quarantine as highly contagious
Antibiotics
What are the symptoms and treatment for tetanus bacteria
Infected wound
Muscle stiffness
Difficulty in swallowing
Hospitalisation
Antibiotics
What are the symptoms and treatment for polio
Paralysed muscles
Difficulty breathing/swallowing
No cure
Treatment includes:
Rest
Physiotherapy to make more comfortable
What are the symptoms and treatment for colic
Sharp pain in stomach
High pitch crying
Drawing legs up to chest
Gets better on own after few months
Comfort and hold baby upright when feeding
Burp regularly
What are the symptoms and treatment for gastroenteritis
Vomiting Diarrhoea Raised temperature Loss of appetite Showing signs of abdominal pain
Replace fluids and salts
Medical help
What are the symptoms and treatment for tonsillitis bacteria
Sore throat with white spots on tonsils
Rest
Fluid
Antibiotics
What are the symptoms and treatment for croup
Barking cough sounds like sea lion
Paracetamol to ease pain
Hydration
If severe hospitalisation
What are the symptoms and treatment for bronchitis
Dry cough and wheezy
Funny nose
Raised temperature
Blue tinge around lips
Should clear up by itself
Rest
Fluid
