Communicable Diseases Chart - Erythema Infectiosum Flashcards
1
Q
name for this disease
A
erythema infectiosum
fifth disease
human parovirus B19
2
Q
when does it occur
A
winter and spring
increase activity every 3-4 years
5-14 year olds
3
Q
mode of transmission
A
resp secretions and blood
4
Q
causal agent
A
human parovirus B19
5
Q
contagion and incubation
A
no longer contagious when rash appears
incubation 4-20 days
6
Q
s/s
- stage 1
A
mild illness
7
Q
s/s
- stage 2
A
rash
lace like rash on trunk
8
Q
s/s
- stage 3
A
1-3 weeks rash fades
9
Q
tx
A
supportive
ig
blood transfusion
10
Q
vaccine
A
no
11
Q
isolation
A
droplet and standard
12
Q
complications
A
hemolytic conditions
- transient aplastic crisis
polyarthropathy
13
Q
nursing considerations
A
Tylenol and Advil for fever
soothing oat bath
rest and fluids
avoid sunlight
school once rash appears
14
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