Exanthem/ Enanthem infections Flashcards
Measles- Eti
- Exanthem
- Improper immunization
- Resp droplets
- Exposure 9-14 days
Measles- Sx
- Prodrome- fever, cough, conjuntivitis, & coryza
- Koplik spots (few to many white papillose on diffusely red base, buccal mucosa)
- Maculopapular rash (hairline to trunk)
- Desquamation
Measles- Dx
- IgM antibody in serum
- Ab fluorescence
- PCR
Measles- Tx
Prevent!
- Supportive care, fever reduction
Rubella- Eti
- Teratogenic
- 80% subclinical
- Resp secretions
- 5 days before to 5 days after rash
Rubella- Sx
- Maculopapular rash beginning on face, rapid spread to entire body
- Gone on 4th day
- Ocular pain, myalgia
Rubella- Dx
- IgM titer
- Serology
- Vaccinate!
Erythema infectious (5th disease)- Eti
- HPV B 19
- Resp spread
- Rash day 10-17
- Age 5-15 yrs
Erythema infectious (5th disease)- Sx
- Slapped cheek facies
- Raised, fiery red maculopapular lesion on cheek
- Spares circumoral region
- Spreads to extensor surfaces
- Lacelike pattern
- Arthritis
Erythema infectious (5th disease)- Dx
Clinical
Erythema infectious (5th disease)- Tx
Supportive care
Chicken pox (varicella)- Eti
- Primary infection with varicella-zoster
- Resp secretions & fomites
Chicken pox (varicella)- Sx
- Red macules to vesicles
- Dew drop on rose petal
- Trunk & face
- Intense pruritus
Chicken pox (varicella)- Dx
Florescent ab staining or rapid culture
Chicken pox (varicella)- Tx
- Hydration
- Acetaminophen
- Acyclovir
- Tx secondary infections
Roseola infantum- Eti
- Benign
- HHV 6 or HHV 7
- 6 months - 3 years
Roseola infantum- Sx
- Non-pruritic rose pink macules
- Lethargy & irritability
- Absent conjunctivitis & pharyngeal exudate
- Fever
- Bulging anterior fontanelle
Roseola infantum- Tx
- Acetaminophen
Herpangina- Eti
- Coksackie Group A virus
- Enteroviruses
- Summer & fall
Herpangina- Sx
- 3mm ulcers, surrounded by halo on tonsil, palate & uvula
- Spares anterior mouth
- Fever, chills, HA, dysphagia & aches
Herpangina- Tx
- Self resolves after several days
- Viscous lidocaine & antihistamine for pain
Herpangina- Dx
- Clinical
Thrush- Eti
- Candica albicans
- infants & older, debilitate children
Thrush- Sx
- White, curd-like plaques
- Easily scraped off, reveal erythematous border