Infectious Disease II Flashcards
Definition of Fever?
AKA as high fever or high temperature and defined as a rectal temp that exceeds 100.4(f)
Risk is greatest among febrile infants and children younger than ?
36 months
3 most common causes of FUO in order of frequency:
- Infectious disease
- Connective tissue diseases
- neoplasms
Several common bacteria cause serious bacterial infections:
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- S. pneumoniae is leading cause of bacterial URI
- Meningitidis
- H influenzae type b
- E Coli
- Salmonella
Most common cause of UTIs?
E. Coli
75% of UTI’s have pyelonephritis can leading to scarring
History for FUO?
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- Fever history
- Fever at presentation
- Current level of activity or lethargy
- Activity level prior to fever onset
- Current eating and drinking pattern
- Appearance: Fever can make kids appear ill
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Ill contacts
- Medical history
- Immunization history (especially recent)
- Urinary output: Number of wet diapers
Workup for Non Toxic Appearing FUO
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- CBC with diff
- UA by bladder catheterization and urine culture based on the following criteria:
- -All males younger than 6 months and all uncircumcised males younger than 12 mos.
- -All females younger than 24 months and older if symptoms suggest a UTI - Rapid testing for viruses (eg. Influenza, RSV)
- Consider obtaining stool for WBC counts and guaiac if diarrhea is present
Workup on Toxic Appearing
FUO?
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- CBC with differential and CMP
- Obtain blood cultures
- Consider obtaining a chest radiograph
- –CXR on patients with elevated WBC count - UA by bladder catheterization and urine culture based on:
- -All males younger than 6 mos and all uncircumcised males younger than 12 mos
- -All females younger than 24 months and older female children if symptoms suggest a UTI - Obtain CSF for studies and culture
- Consider obtaining stool for WBC’s & guaiac if diarrhea is present
- Rapid testing for virus
- Admit these patients for further treatment
Imaging for FUO
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- CXR for thorough eval of febrile child
2. Abdominal ultrasound
Who is the CXR indicated for with FUO?
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CXR indicated if
- tachypnea,
- retractions,
- focal auscultatory findings or
- oxygen sat on RA less than 95%
Procedures for FUO
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- Bladder Catheterization
- Suprapubic Aspiration
- LP
Patients aged 2-36 months may not require admission if they meet the following criteria:
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- Pt was healthy prior to onset of fever
- Pt is fully immunized
- Pt has no significant risk factors
- Pt appears nontoxic and otherwise healthy
- Pt’s parents appear reliable and have access to transportation if symptoms should worsen
Treatment for FUO Non Toxic
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- Schedule a serial f/u appt within 24-48 hrs and instruct parents to return with the child sooner if conditions worsen
- Hospital admission for children whose condition worsen or whose eval findings suggest a serious infection
Treatment for FUO Toxic?
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- Admit child for further treatment, pending culture results,
- administer parenteral antibiotics
IV antibiotics for toxic FUO?
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- Initially administer ceftriaxone,
- cefotaxime or
- ampicillin/sulbactam
Empiric antimicrobial therapy must be comprehensive and should cover likely pathogens:
- Ceftriaxone (Rocephin): 3rd Gen Cephalosporin with broad spectrum, gram-negative activity
- Cefotaxime (Claforan): For septicemia and tx.
- Ampicillin/sulbactam (Unasyn)
What antibiotic is useful in pediatric infections as an alternative to ceftriaxone in infants in the first month or two of life in whom bilirubin displacement from protein binding sites by the latter antibiotic may be harmful?
Cefotaxime (Claforan): For septicemia and tx.
What does Ampicillin/sulbactam (Unasyn) cover (3) and what is it a combo of?
Drug combo of beta lactamase inhibitor with ampicillin.
Covers
- skin,
- enteric flora
- anaerobes
- What is impetigo?
- Occurs most commonly in what demographic?
- What are the two types and what bugs are associated with them?
Type 1- two bugs
Type 2- 1 bug
- Acute highly contagious gram positive bacterial infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis.
- Occurs most commonly in children especially in hot, humid climates.
Two types:
- Nonbullous impetigo: The most common skin infection in children
- -Staphylococcus aureus
- -Group A beta hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) - Bullous impetigo:
Almost exclusively by S. aureus
Intact skin is usually resistant to colonization or infection
Factors that can modify usual skin flora?
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- High temp or humidity
- Preexisting cutaneous disease
- Young age
- Recent antibiotic treatment
Common mechanisms for disruption of skin that facilitates colonization or infection
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- Scratching
- Dermatophytosis
- Herpes simplex
- Scabies
- Pediculosis
- Trauma
- Insect bites
Impetigo Differential Diagnosis
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- Herpetic impetigo
- Pemphigus vulgaris (rare in children)
- Follicular mucinosis
- Folliculitis
- Erysipelas
- Insect bites
- Cutaneous candidiasis
Diagnosis of Impetigo
-Usually based soley on what? 2
Labs you could do? 1
- History
- Clinical Appearance
- -Erosions covered by “honey-colored” crust
Gram stain and culture to identify the bacteria
Treatment of Impetigo
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- Local wound care
2. Antibiotic Therapy
Topical Abx for impetigo?
Oral Abx:
- What must you cover?
- 1st line? 2
- 2nd line? 2
Topical: Mupirocin (Bactroban)
- Oral: Must cover against Staph aureus & Strep pyogenes and watch out for MRSA.
- Cephalexin or Dicloxacillin (1st line)
- Erythromycin and Clarithromycin (2nd line)
Trimethroprim-sulfamethoxazole, clindamycin, or doxycycline (MRSA)
- What is Molluscum Contagiosum?
- Characteristic skin lesions look like?
- Common in what population?
- Benign viral infection (poxvirus)
- Single or multiple, rounded dome-shaped, pink, waxy papules, 2-5mm, umbilicated.
- Common in children and immunosuppressed
Molluscum Presentation
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- Usually asymptomatic
- Pt may recall contact with family member or other person.
- Children sharing bath
- Athletes sharing gym equipment
- Parents may recall camp, school or public recreation
- Swimming Pools
- Sexual activity
Molluscum PE
Where will you find the lesions?
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The distribution is influenced by what?
- Lesions may be located anywhere
- Predilection for the face, trunk and extremities in children
- Predilection for the groin and genitalia in adults
Distribution influenced by mode of infection
Molluscum Differential:
Cutaneous manifestations of other opportunistic infections
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Other conditions to consider
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- Cryptococcosis
- Histoplasmosis
- Aspergillosis
- Keratocanthoma
- Flat warts
Molluscum Diagnosis
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- Easily established by distinctive, central umbilication of the done shaped lesion
- If uncertain can consider:
- Biopsy - If adolescent or adult
- Consider STD workup
Treatment Molluscum
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What things to avoid?
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1, Benign neglect: usually resolves within months
- Direct lesional trauma
- Antiviral therapy
- -Cimetidine - Topical therapy
- -Imiquimod
- -Cantharidin - Cryotherapy with curettage
Activity:
- Avoid sports
- Avoid physical contact between infected areas
- Sexual abstinence
What is Pediculosis (Lice)?
What are the two types?
Ectoparasites that live on the body and feed on human blood after piercing the skin.
Pediculosis capitus: head lice
Pediculosis corporis: body lice