Mehl. UW mumps + molluscum 04-01 (2) Flashcards
Mehl. Causes POM =?
Parotitis, Orchitis, Meningitis.
Mehl. what about rashes
Doesn’t typically cause rash.
UW. mumps. usual outcome?
self limited; can lead to complications POM
UW. mumps. parotitis = unilateral or bilateral
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UW. mumps = contagious
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UW. mumps. meningitis can cause sensineural hearing loss (often transient, but can lead to. deafness).
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UW. mumps. in what kids prevalent?
unvaccinated school age. mild or asymptomatic.
if severe => complications
UW. mumps. IMMUNITY WANES!!!!!! todel vaccinated people can have disease in late adolescent or early adulthood.
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Mehl. molluscum. VERY HY SPOT DIAGNOSIS FOR PEDS. Classic CP?
Classically skin-colored or reddish papules with central umbilication
Mehl. molluscum. USMLE likes giving vignette where kid went to a recent pool party.
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UW. molluscum. children - location?
trunk, intertriginous areas (eg axillae), face (including eyelids)
UW. molluscum. children - evaluation?
clinical Dx, nieko nereikia daryt
UW. molluscum. children - Tx?
OBSERVATION AND REASSURANCE IN KIDS!!!!
UW. molluscum. adult - locations?
lower abdomen, genitals, upper tights
UW. molluscum. adult - evaluation?
clinical Dx
genital lesions: STI testing
Extensive lesions: HIV testing
UW. molluscum. adult - Tx?
Cryotherapy
Curretage
Topical therapy (cantharidin, podophyllotoxin)
UW. molluscum. what virus?
poxvirus
UW. molluscum. how long it takes to resolve?
self-resolve 6-12 months.
UW. molluscum. spread?
direct contact, contaminated fomites (eg towels), or autoinoculation