ID - harder things to remember Flashcards

1
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what causes erythema infectiosum

A

parvovirus B19

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2
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sx erythema infectiosum

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viral sx followed by erythematous molar rash with a slapped cheek appearance and circumoral pallor

might have lacy, reticular maculopapular rash on extremities

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3
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one unique thing that erythema infectiosum can cause

A

aplastic crisis - obtain NAAT if this is the case to identify parvovirus B19

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4
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tx erythema infectiosum

A

supportive

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5
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HFM disease is caused by

A

Coxsackievirus A virus

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6
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sx HFM

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mild fever and URI sx –> erythematous macules that become painful and oral vesicles surrounded by a thin halo of erythema –> grey-ish yellow vesicular macular or maculopapular nonpruritic contender skin lesions in distal extremities - includes palms and soles

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7
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does HFM involve palms and soles

A

yes

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8
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tx HFM

A

supportive

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9
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pertussis is also called

A

whooping cough

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10
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sx pertussis

A

catarrhal phase - URI sx
paroxysmal phase - severe paroxysmal coughing fits with inspiratory whooping sound; post-tussive vomiting
convalescent phase - resolution of cough

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11
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dx pertussis

A

order throat culture and PCR; can be clinical dx

CBC - absolute lymphocytosis

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12
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tx pertussis

A

macrolides; supportive

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13
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Sx measles

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HIGH FEVER + cough, coryza (inflammation of mucus membranes + discharge), conjunctivitis

Koplik spots - pale white or blue papule with an erythematous base on buccal mucosa

rash - morbilliform, brick red rash beginning at hairline and spreading downwards

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14
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tx measles

A

supportive

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15
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complications of measles

A

diarrhea MC
pneumonia MC cause of measles-related death

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16
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rubella is also called

A

German measles

17
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measles is also called

A

rubeola

18
Q

sx rubella

A

low grade fever
lymphadenopathy (posterior cervical and posterior auricular)
pink or light red maculopapular rash that spreads to trunk and extremities

Forchheimer spots - smalll red macules or petechiae on soft palate (also seen w scarlet fever)

may have arthralgia and arthritis

19
Q

in what two diseases do you see Forchheimer spots

A

rubella
scarlet fever

20
Q

tx rubella

A

supportive

21
Q

does measles rash blanch

A

NO

22
Q

roseola is MC caused by

A

HHV6

23
Q

sx roseola

A

HIGH FEVER and lymphadenopathy - child appears well

rash - rose-pink, macular or maculopapular, blanch able rash beginning on trunk and neck before spreading to FACE

nagayama spots - erythematous papule, macules, ulcers on soft palate and uvula

24
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tx roseola

A

supportive

25
Q

does the rash of roseola blanch

A

YES

26
Q

does child appear in distress for roseola

A

NO - appears well; may be irritated

27
Q

what is the triad for toxoplasmosis

A

hydrocephalus
intracranial calcifications
chorioretinitis

28
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how is toxoplasmosis transmitted

A

fecal-oral

29
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how to diagnose toxoplasmosis

A

PCR and CT

30
Q

tx toxoplasmosis

A

pyrimethamine, sulfadiazine, folinic acid x 1 year

can add prednisone

31
Q

what is the most common congenital viral infection

A

CMV

32
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sx congenital CMV

A

blueberry muffin-like rash - hemorrhagic purpuric eruptions

jaundice

hepatosplenomegaly

microcephaly

33
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what is the MC sequelae of congenital CMV

A

sensorineural hearing loss

34
Q

dx congenital CMV

A

PCR

35
Q

tx congenital CMV

A

Ganciclovir
valganciclovir if life threatening

36
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