Childhood infections Flashcards
1
Q
acute Otitis media abx?
A
<2 years old, bilateral otitis media, otorrhoea - more likely to benefit.
2
Q
Recurrent UTI management
A
if >3 yo
US urinary tract within 6 weeks of acute infection, DMSA scan 4-6months.
If US abnormal -> Consider MCUG (if dilatation on US, poor urine flow, non e coli infection, FHx of Vesico ureteric reflux)
3
Q
11weeks girl, diarrhoea 12hours, temp 38degs. feeding, wet nappies. Mx?
A
Refer to on call paediatrician for further assessment.
0-3 months - t>38 is high risk red sign.
4
Q
hand foot mouth disease
A
Affects <10years.
Incubation 3 days
Coxsackie virus
self limiting, lasts 7 days, doesnt recur.
