measles Flashcards
1
Q
when are they infectious
A
from prodrome until 4 days after rash starts
2
Q
incubation period
A
10-14 days
3
Q
how is it spread
A
droplets
4
Q
features
A
prodrome - irritable, fever, conjunctivitis
koplik spots
maculopapular rash
5
Q
koplik spots
A
white spots on buccal mucosa
6
Q
Ix
A
IgM can be detected within few days rash starts
7
Q
Mx
A
supportive
tell public health
8
Q
Mx contacts
A
if unimmunised offer MMR within 72hrs
9
Q
complications
A
otitis media
pneumonia
encephalitis
subacute sclerosing pancephalitis
10
Q
teratology of fallot - CXR findings
A
boot shaped heart
11
Q
west syndrome
A
violent spasms of head and limbs
