infection and immunity Flashcards
1
Q
what does early onset infection mean
A
before 72 hours after birth
2
Q
extra vaccines given to kiddies
A
hep B- if mother is positive
TB- BCG vaccine to kids born in high risk countries
3
Q
scarlet fever
A
systemic reaction to toxin made by group A haemolytic streptococci
occurs in children ages 3-5
bacteria spread by inhalation of droplets or direct contact
4
Q
symptoms of scarlet fever
A
strawberry tongue- initially white then red papillae poke through
nausea and vomiting
rash
5
Q
how do you diagnose Scarlett fever
A
throat swab
6
Q
treatment of scarlet fever
A
oral penicillin V for 10 days
7
Q
what virus causes hand, foot and mouth
A
coxsackie A16 and enterovirus 71
spread by nasopharynx secretion
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