Common childhood Infections

Question 1

List 3 common symptoms of chicken pox

Answer 1

Chicken pox is caused by the varicella zoster virus

1. Itchy red rash that becomes fluid-filled blisters
2. Headache and myalgia (muscle soreness)
3. Fever that peaks after blisters

Question 2

List the 2 alarm symptoms of chicken pox

Answer 2

1. High fever
2. Neck pain

Question 3

List 4 treatment options for chicken pox

Answer 3

1. Antivirals
2. Oatmeal baths
3. Antihistamines to reduce itch
4. Paracetamol to reduce fever

Question 4

List the 2 common symptoms of Measles

Answer 4

1. Flu-like symptoms (e.g. fever, fatigue, cough, runny nose)
2. Kolpiks spots (i.e. rash developed in mouth)

Question 5

Whats the cause of Measles?

Answer 5

Measles Morbillivirus

Question 6

Symptoms of Meningitis

Answer 6

• Headache
• Fever
• Neck and Back Stiffness

Question 7

There are 4

Outline the Alarm Symptoms of Meningitis

Answer 7

• Fever with nausea
• Migraines
• Neck Stiffness
• sensitivity to light

Question 8

What causes Meninggitis?

Answer 8

Has both bacterial and viral causes
Bacterial: Haemophilus Influenzae type B, Neisseria meningitidis

Question 9

are measles very contagious

Answer 9

Yes, they are
- approx 10 to 12 days after exposure to resp. droplets they experience symptoms

Question 10

Whats the cause of Mennigcoccal Disease?

Answer 10

Neisseria Meningitidis

Question 11

List the symptoms of Menningcoccal Disease

Answer 11

1. Photophobia, fever, headache, nausea, neck stiffness, fatigue, lethargy

Question 12

What is the cause of Whooping Cough?

Answer 12

Bordetella Pertussis (bacterial organism)

Question 13

When does the person get infected with whooping cough?

Answer 13

Approx 7-14 days after exposure (resp droplets, close contact)

Question 14

List the symptoms of Whooping Cough (DFL)

Answer 14

• Distinct cough
• Fainting or vomiting after coughing
• Low grade fever

Question 15

What is the cause of gastroenteritis?

Answer 15

Rotavirus

Question 16

Whats the timeframe after exposure to rotavirus in which they experience symptoms of gastoenteritis

Answer 16

approx 12 to 72 hours

Question 17

I have listed 3

List the symptoms of gastroenteritis

Answer 17

• Sudden vomiting
• Watery diarrhoea
• Few may have abdominal cramping

Question 18

Treatment for Gastroenteritis

Answer 18

Oral rehdyration salts
Rest
Proper hygiene

Question 19

What are the 2 red flags for gastroenteritis?

Answer 19

1. Blood in stool
2. Dehydration