Infectious Disease Flashcards
Presentation of Otitis Media
Fever Cranky Congestion Pulling at ear Irritable
Risk Factors in Otitis Media
Caretaker smoking
Bottle propping
Day-care attendance
Most Common Bugs in OM
Strep pneumo
H. influenza
M. catarrhalis
Treatment of OM
Amoxicillin
Ceftriaxone- IM
Azithromycin- flavored, low maintenance
Augmentin
Complications of OM
Mastoiditis Cavernous sinus thrombosis Meningitis Brain abscess Scarring of the structures of the middle ear
Define Otitis Externa
Inflammation of the external auditory canal or auricle
Causes of Otitis Externa
Infectious
Allergic
Dermal disease
Risk Factors for Otitis Externa
Swimming Humid environments Sticking things in ear to clean Allergic eczema Immunocompromised
Bacterial Culprits in Otitis Externa
Staph aureus
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Proteus
Signs/Symptoms of Otitis Externa
Otalgia Tragus pain Pain when auricle is pulled Pruritis Discharge Hearing loss
Otoscopic Exam of a Patient with Otitis Externa
Edematous & erythematous ear canal
Yellow, brown, white, or grey debris
No middle ear fluid
TM should be mobile
Treatment of Otitis Externa
Cleaning of ear canal
Protect ear canal from water
Treatment of inflammation & infection
Treatment of Otitis Externa if TM Intact
Cortisporin
Cipro HC
Tobradex
Sore Throat
Inflammation or infection of the tonsils, uvula, soft palate, and posterior oropharynx
Viral Sore Throat Symptoms
Coughing Sneezing Dripping Fatigue Anorexia Abdominal pain
Strep Sore Throat Symptoms
Toxic sensation Muscle aches Beefy red tonsils with exudate Uvulitis Plaques Exudates Anterior cervical lymphadenopathy Fever Headache Abdominal pain Strawberry tongue
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
Common in older children
Viruses
Strep pyogenes (Group A beta-hemolytic strep)
Complications of Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
Rheumatic heart disease
Scarlet fever
Glomerulonephritis
How soon does Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis need to be treated?
Within 10 days
Treatment of Group A Beta-Hemolytic Strep
Penicillin VK
Cephalosporin
Clarithromycin
Macrolide
Which viruses present with beefy red tonsils plus exudate?
EBV
Coxsackie virus
Enterovirus
Beefreddytonsilovirus
EBV (Mononucleosis)
Malaise Beefy red tonsils Exudate Diffuse lymphadenopathy Splenomegaly AFEBRILE
Diagnostics of EBV
Monospot- heterophile antibody testing
CBC
Management of EBV
Education
No contact sports 6-8 weeks
Herpangina Culprit
Enterovirus
Signs/Symptoms of Herpangina
High fever
Small ulcers on erythematous base on tonsillar pillars
Soft palate
Uvula
Treatment of Herpangina
Acyclovir
Hand, Foot, & Mouth Disease Culprit
Coxsackie virus
Sings/Symptoms of Hand, Foot, & Mouth Disease
Vesicles/red papules on tongue, oral mucosa, hands, & feet
Mild fever
Malaise
Sore Throat Serious Infections
Peritonsillar abscess
Retropharyngeal abscess
Epiglottitis
Treatment of Peritonsillar Abscesses
IV antibiotics
Surgical drainage
Signs/Symptoms of Epiglottitis
High fever Sore throat Stridor Drooling Respiratory distress
Main Signs of Aphthous Stomatitis (Canker Sore)
Small ulcers on the insides of lips or elsewhere in the mouth
Management of Aphthous Stomatitis (Canker Sore)
Topical preparations
Gingivostomatitis Culprit
Herpes Simplex
Signs/Symptoms of Gingivostomatitis
Ulcers
Fever
Tender cervical lymphadenopathy
Where can ulcers occur for gingivostomatitis?
Buccal mucosa Anterior pillars Inner lips Tongue Gingiva
Management of Gingivostomatitis
Topical preparations
Treatment of Gingivostomatitis
Early: Acyclovir
Who does oral candidiasis (thrush) affect most?
Infants
Older children
Patients with broad spectrum antibiotics or steroids
Symptoms of Oral Candidiasis (Thrush)
Mouth soreness
Refusal of feedings
Curd-like plaques on buccal mucosa
Treatment of Oral Candidiasis (Thrush)
Nystatin oral suspension
Sterilize pacifiers
Pathophysiology of Sinusitis
Mucociliary clearance & drainage are impaired by a URI or allergic rhinitis or obstruction from some other cause
Signs/Symptoms of Sinusitis
Persistent symptoms Worsening symptoms following stability Facial pain Maxillary teeth pain Malodorous breat
Treatment of Sinusitis
Augmentin
Amoxicillin
Define Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)
Infection causing inflammation of the larynx trachea and bronchi
Croup Culprits
Parainfluenza virus
RSV
Influenza
Adenovirus
Key Features of Croup
URI symptoms
Barking cough
Stridor
Low grade fever
Treatment of Croup
Steroids Supportive therapy Hydration Minimal handling Mist therapy Cold air Oxygen Racemic epi
Sings/Symptoms of Epiglottits
Fever Dysphagia Drooling "Hot potato" voice Inspiratory retractions Soft stridor
Signature Croup Sign
Steeple sign
Signature Epiglottis Sign
Thumb print
Treatment for Epiglottitis
Ceftriaxone
Clindamycin
Steroids
Aminoglycosides
Presentation of Mumps
Parotid gland sweeling Aseptic meningitis Transietn pancreatitis Orchitis/oophoritis Epididymitis
Treatment of Mumps
Supportive
Four Keys with Group A Beta-Hemolytic Strep
Fever
Severe sore throat
Tender anterior cervical adenopathy
ABSENCE OF URI SYMPTOMS
Define Kawasaki Disease
Vasculitis of unknown etiology affecting medium sized arteries
Lab Results for Kawasaki Disease
Hypoalbunemia
Thrombocytosis
Elevated ESR
Sings/Symptoms of Kawasaki Disease
Fever 5+ days Rash Mucous membrane involvement Unilateral cervical adenopathy Nonpurulent bilateral conjunctivitis Swollen hands & feet Strawberry tongue Vascular aneurysms Abdominal pain Swollen, reddened joints
Complications of Kawasaki Disease
Coronary vasculitis Aneurysm formation Arrhythmias Infarction CHF Death
Treatment of Kawasaki Disease
High dose aspirin
IVIG
Signs/Symptoms of Rubeola (Measles)
High fever Dry cough Rhinitis Conjunctivitis with clear discharge Distinctive rash Koplik spots
How does rash present?
Head to toe
Why do we vaccinate against Rubella (German Measles)?
Pregnant women
Congenital rubella syndrome
Signs/Symptoms of Rubella (German Measles)
Rash Low-grade fever Malaise URI symptoms Lymphadenopathy
Complications of Rubella (German Measles)
Arthritis
Arthralgia
Diagnostics of Rubella (German Measles)
Serum IgM
Congenital Manifestations of Rubella (German Measles)
Hearing loss Cardiac Cerebral Blueberry muffin rash Growth retardation
Roseola Culprit
HHV-6
Sign/Symptoms of Roseola
High fever
Rash after fever
Other Names for Fifth Disease
Erythema infectious
Slapped cheeck disease
Fifth Disease Culprit
Parvovirus B19
Signs/Symptoms of Fifth Disease
Low-grade fever
URI symptoms
Mild malaise
Definition of Rash in Fifth Disease
Flat Lacy Reticular Pruritic On cheeks, trunk, extremities
Define Varicella (Chickenpox)
Pruritic vesicular rash beginning on face, neck, upper trunk
Symptoms of Varicella (Chickenpox)
Fever
Malaise
Hx of contact with another infected person
Lesions
What are the lesions described as?
Dew drop on a rose petal