Infectious Disease from Book ?s Flashcards
Septicemia in the newborn period is most likely caused by what organism?
DR JOHN: group B strep
book: Listeria
S/S of diphtheria in a child presenting with upper respiratory complaints?
low-grade fever, sore throat, nasal d/c, grayish-white pharyngeal findings suggests diphtheria
Infants younger than 6 months of age with pertussis frequently require hospitalization to manage:
a) fever, cough, dehydration,
b) coughing paroxysms, apnea, cyanosis, feeding difficulties
c) coughing paroxysms, dehydration, renal failure
d) seizures, fever, pneumonia
b) coughing paroxysms, apnea, cyanosis, feeding difficulties
–require hospitalization to manage respiratory sx of pertussis and maintain adequate nutrition
What sx are characteristic of rubella?
postauricular lymphadenopathy and low-grade fever
–rash in rubella starts on forehead and face and spreads over the trunk and extremities during the 1st day, disappears by 3rd day
Although uncommon, potential sequelae of rubella include:
arthritis, thrombocytopenia, and encephalitis
What is rubeola?
measles!!
is preventable by active immunization
Tx for roseola?
acetaminophen and ibuprofen for fever, parental reassurance
–rash = sign of recovery!
fifth disease is usually seen in what age?
older children, 5-14yo
–disease is benign in nature
what is varicella zoster incubation period? when is infected individual contagious?
VZV incubation period is between 10-21 days.
infected individuals contagious for 24-48 hrs prior to outbreak of lesions until all lesions have crusted over
Which is not a complication of mumps?
a) meningitis
b) pneumonia
c) oophoritis
d) pancreatitis
b) pneumonia
When can a child with mumps return to child care?
when all sx have resolved or 9 days after onset of sx
Sx of cat scratch disease?
low-grade fever, general malaise, h/a, nausea, chills, general aching, swollen lymph nodes
What disease is associated with this rash: initially erythematous and macular, becoming maculopapular and petechial. The rash first appears on the wrists and ankles and then spreads proximally to the trunk. The palms and soles are often involved.
Rocky Mountain spotted fever
– has a characteristic petechial or purpuric rash
interventions for 6 month old with botulism?
- -stool and blood cultures
- -stool softeners
- -supportive care
NOT equine antitoxin
sx associated with paralytic poliomyelitis?
meningeal signs, respiratory compromise, inability to speak without frequent pauses, muscle weakness
-speech disturbances, urinary incontinence
