CM: Derm - Skin (Systemic and fungal) Infections Flashcards
Roseola (Other names)
Exanthem subitum or sixth disease
Roseola (cause)
Human herpesvirus (HHV-6)
Roseola (symptoms)
Sudden high fever lasting 3-5 days followed by an erythematous (morbilliform) maculopapular rash that begins on the trunk and spreads to the neck and legs lasting hours to days. No other symptoms.
Roseola (population)
Children 6 months to 4 years, most commonly under age 2 years
Rubeola (other names)
Measles
Rubeola (symptoms)
Fever accompanied cough, coryza (stuffy nose), conjunctivitis followed by a maculopapular rash that begins on the head and spreads to the trunk and extremities. May experience extreme lethargy, weakness, decreased appetite, difficulty breathing, and periocular edema.
Rubeola (unique characteristics)
- Koplik spots 2. Rash begins at hairline/ears and spreads head to toe 3. Rash leaves faint-brown stain after fading around day 6
Koplik spots
2 to 3 mm gray-white raised lesions on erythematous base of the buccal mucosa
Rubeola (communicated)
Airborne, often inhaled
Varicella (other names)
Chickenpox, shingles
Varicella (cause)
varicella-zoster virus (VZV) (HHV-3)
Varicella (shingles development)
Virus remains dormant in basal root ganglia until activated during a period of immunosuppression. Presents as neuropathic pain then rash that follows dermatomal patterns.
Varicella (rash cycle)
Rash evolves from papular (hard to see) to vesicular. Vesicles only last 4-6 hours before becoming pustular and rupturing to form a crust. Crust disappears in about 2 weeks.
Varicella (shingles unique characteristics)
Rash follows dermatomal lines (likely one sided)
Varicella (symptoms)
Fever, rash, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, itching, sore throat
Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (cause)
Coxsakievirus A16
Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (communication)
Direct contact with body fluid (virus contained in saliva, tears and blister fluid)
Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (Treatment)
Only supportive care
Varicella (Treatment)
Anti-viral medication, supportive care
Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (symptoms)
Rash with vesicle lesions in the mouth (on the tongue and anywhere in the oral mucosa), palms of hands and feet Pain in lesions with older patients
Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (immunity)
Immunity is developed with first exposure, will not reoccur
Fifth’s Disease (Name)
Erythema infectiosum, slapped-cheek disease
Fifth’s Disease (cause)
Parvovirus B19
Fifth’s Disease (population)
predominantly children 5-15 years old during winter and spring
Fifth’s Disease (transmission)
Respiratory secretions
Fifth’s Disease (symptoms)
Fever, respiratory symptoms and rash with “slapped cheek” appearance (fiery red maculopapular rash). Lesions will be warm and sometimes pruritic. Lesions will appear of extensor surface of extremities in 1-2 days and will involve the trunk, neck and buttocks. Palms/soles will be spared rash.
Fifth’s Disease (unique characteristics)
Extremely dangerous to pregnant women; can cause fetus to develop hemolytic anemia
Fifth’s Disease (complications)
Can cause the development of hemolytic anemia in children and fetuses Can cause development of arthritis in adults
Fifth’s Disease (immunity)
Immunity is developed with first exposure, will not reoccur
Fifth’s Disease (diagnosis)
Elevated IgM anti-parvovirus antibody
Impetigo (causes)
Staph. aureus or group A Strep. pyogenes
Impetigo (treatment)
systemic antibiotics and topical antibiotics, gentle debridement of crusts using antibacterial soap and HOT water
Impetigo (symptoms)
Honey colored crust, little to no pain
Erysipelas (other names)
St. Anthony’s fire
Erysipelas (cause)
Strep. A
Erysipelas (treatment)
Often need admission and IV antibiotics
Erysipelas (symptoms)
Edema, induration (palpable swelling), erythematic (looks like a burn), no distinct edges, enlarged lymph node
Erythrasma (cause)
Corynebacterium species
Erythrasma (diagnosis)
Coral-red fluorescence under Wood’s Lamp
Erythrasma (symptoms)
well-demarcated light brown to red-pigmented patch in hair-bearing or intertriginous areas