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what causes erythema infectiosum
parvovirus B19
sx erythema infectiosum
viral sx followed by erythematous molar rash with a slapped cheek appearance and circumoral pallor
might have lacy, reticular maculopapular rash on extremities
one unique thing that erythema infectiosum can cause
aplastic crisis - obtain NAAT if this is the case to identify parvovirus B19
tx erythema infectiosum
supportive
HFM disease is caused by
Coxsackievirus A virus
sx HFM
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
does HFM involve palms and soles
yes
tx HFM
supportive
pertussis is also called
whooping cough
sx pertussis
catarrhal phase - URI sx
paroxysmal phase - severe paroxysmal coughing fits with inspiratory whooping sound; post-tussive vomiting
convalescent phase - resolution of cough
dx pertussis
order throat culture and PCR; can be clinical dx
CBC - absolute lymphocytosis
tx pertussis
macrolides; supportive
Sx measles
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
tx measles
supportive
complications of measles
diarrhea MC
pneumonia MC cause of measles-related death
rubella is also called
German measles
measles is also called
rubeola
sx rubella
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
in what two diseases do you see Forchheimer spots
rubella
scarlet fever
tx rubella
supportive
does measles rash blanch
NO
roseola is MC caused by
HHV6
sx roseola
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
tx roseola
supportive
does the rash of roseola blanch
YES
does child appear in distress for roseola
NO - appears well; may be irritated
what is the triad for toxoplasmosis
hydrocephalus
intracranial calcifications
chorioretinitis
how is toxoplasmosis transmitted
fecal-oral
how to diagnose toxoplasmosis
PCR and CT
tx toxoplasmosis
pyrimethamine, sulfadiazine, folinic acid x 1 year
can add prednisone
what is the most common congenital viral infection
CMV
sx congenital CMV
blueberry muffin-like rash - hemorrhagic purpuric eruptions
jaundice
hepatosplenomegaly
microcephaly
what is the MC sequelae of congenital CMV
sensorineural hearing loss
dx congenital CMV
PCR
tx congenital CMV
Ganciclovir
valganciclovir if life threatening