Infections and infectious diseases, should expect 10 questions on the final Flashcards
Erythematous, maculopapular rash begins on the face and spreads to body and may end in desquamation
A. Rubeola
B. Fifth’s Disease
C. Scarlet fever
Rubeola or measles
Rash that is maculopapular and appears after fever and fades in 24 hours
Roseola
Dont forget to ask if if had recent travelling? when taking history
in roseola you dealing with someone with 6-12 montns up to 4 years but 90% before 2
A child is brought up to your clinic with symptoms of high fever of 106 lasting 3-5 days, lethargic, irritable
What is your diagnosis and treatment plan?
Roseola
Supportive care and observe for febrile seizures
pastia’s lines (petechiae) in neck, axillary folds and groin
strawberry tongue following strep infection
sandpapery rash that blanches on pressure
Scarlet fever
Which infectious disease in infants cause high fevers and can result in febrile seizures?
Roseola—- is viral illness caused by human herpes viride virus (HHV)-6
Complications from measles(rubeola) are
diarrhea
otitis media
most severe- pneumonia and death
Kopliks spots are associate with…..
Measles(rubeola)
Rash that starts on the face and moves down….
Measles(rubeola)
Maculopapular rash that starts on trunk then moves to face, upper arms and fades within days hint: ( this rash appears after fever )
Roseola
Management of the measles(rubeola)
immunize
report fever over 103F/39.4 C
acetaminophen for fever/ discomfort
No aspirin
encourage clear fluid intake
cool mist vaporizer for cough
rest until feeling better
What infection causes puffy cheeks and tender swollen jaw? Swelling of salivary glands (Stensen’s duct)
Mumps
What are the symptoms that patients with mumps will present?
Signs of aseptic meningitis such as fever, stiff neck, HA
How mumps spread?
Direct contact and respiratory route
What are serious complications of mumps in adults?
Orchitis and Epididymitis
What are the CDC recommendations for MMR vaccine ?
CDC recommends all children get two doses of MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 through 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age. Children can receive the second dose earlier as long as it is at least 28 days after the first dose.
Which infectious disease is mainly in infants and children and has honey-colored crusts from pustules that rupture?
Impetigo caused by S. aureus (gram positive) and Strep. pyogenes.
What is one topical tx for impetigo?
Mupirocin ointment tid x 10 days and to nares for 10-14 days
What abx would be your option for impetigo?
Cephalexin (Keflix) 250-500 g qid x 10 days for adults
children 40-50 mg/kg/day x 10 days
Augmentin 20 mg/kg tid x 10 days
Emycin 1-2 gm/day qid x 10 days for pcn allergic pt
40 mg/kg/day qid—–kids
Painful mouth ulcers followed by painful white vesicles with surrounding erythema on fingers, palms, toes, soles……..
hand-foot-and- mouth. disease
What other conditions would you consider if you see pt with rash on palms and soles
syphilis
meningococcemia
RMSF-rocky mountain spotted fever
What other symptoms will you see in hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
low grade fever
sore throat
malaise
submental and cervical lymphadenopathy
Herald patch papulo-squamous eruption that is rapidly evolving and viral cause
The patch is faintly reddened patches on trunk and upper extremities
looks like “T-shirt and shorts” presentation
What condition is described above?
Pityriasis rosea——- adolescents most common
——mild to severe pruritis
Unilateral rash that is painful and may be preceded by severely painful area with tingling
contagious by direct contact and to a degree by air
What condition described above?
Herpes Zoster (shingles)
Treatment options for herpes zoster(shingles)
acyclovir, famcyclovir, valcyclovir
po steroids over 3 weeks
analgesics
topical zovirax cream
domeboro soaks
narcotics
What would be given for pts with tinea capitis?
Griseofulvin for 2-4 months, teach pt to take this me with high fat to help the absorption