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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