Exam 4 viruses from the pediatrician Flashcards
What is the etiology of measles (rubeola)?
morbillivirus, paramyxovirus
How is measles (rubeola) transmitted?
Nasopharyngeal droplet, direct contact
How long is the incubation of measles (rubeola)?
10-12 days
How long are measles (rubeola) patients communicable
5th day of incubation to 2-3 days of rash
What are the classic signs of measles (rubeola)?
Koplic spots, rash, conjunctivitis, cough, serology
What is the treatment of measles (rubeola)?
Symptomatic, vitamin A
What is the etiology of Rubella?
rubivirus, togaviridae
How is Rubella transmitted?
nasopharyngeal droplet, direct contact, stool, urine
How long is the incubation of Rubella?
16-18 days
How long are Rubella pts communicable?
7 days before rash, 5 days after rash
What are the classic signs of Rubella?
post occiput nodes, rash, serology
what is the treatment of Rubella?
symptomatic
What is the etiology of Roseola (exanthem subitum)?
HHV-6 and 7
How is Roseola (exanthem subitum) transmitted?
nasopharyngeal droplets, high in spring and fall
What is the incubation time of Roseola (exanthem subitum)?
~9 days
How long is Roseola (exanthem subitum) communicable?
during febrile stage
What are the classic signs of Roseola (exanthem subitum)?
high fever for 3 days, defervesing with maculopapular rash
What is the treatment for Roseola (exanthem subitum)?
symptomatic
What is the etiology of 5th disease (erythema infectiosum)?
parvovirus B19
How is 5th disease (erythema infectiosum) transmitted?
nasopharyngeal droplet, blood
How long is the incubation of 5th disease (erythema infectiosum)?
4-14 days
How long is 5th disease (erythema infectiosum) communicable?
Before onset of symptoms to onset of rash
What are the classic signs of 5th disease (erythema infectiosum)?
Slapped cheeks, lacey rash of trunk and arms, serology
What is the treatment of 5th disease (erythema infectiosum)?
symptomatic
What is the etiology of Varicella (chickenpox)?
varicella-zoster virus, herpes virus
How is Varicella (chickenpox) transmitted?
nasopharyngeal droplet, skin lesions, late spring and winter
How long is the incubation of Varicella (chickenpox)?
14-16 days
What is the communicability of Varicella (chickenpox)?
1-2 days before to shortly after rash begins, highly contagious
What is the classic sign of Varicella (chickenpox)?
down on a rose petal, macule to vesicle 24 hours later, fever, flu symptoms, serology
What is the treatment of Varicella (chickenpox)?
symptomatic, acycoclovir, VZIG for immunocompromised, avoid ASA
What is the etiology of Shingles (zoster)?
varicella-zoster virus
What is the transmission of Shingles (zoster)?
it’s a latent disease after chickenpox infection
What is the classic sign of Shingles (zoster)?
vesicles clumped into a dermatome
What is the etiology of Variola (smallpox)?
poxvirus