MMR Flashcards
what kind of virus is measles?
paramyxovirus RNA spread via droplets
what do you get with it?
prodromal cough, fever and discharge
what spots and what rash do you get?
kopecks spots (white spots that develop on a red background on buccal mucosa) these develop during the prodrome and fade b the tie the rash is present)
what is the rash like?
maculopapular rash develops after about 4 days
where does the rash start and where does it spread to
starts on face, neck and behind ears and spreads to cover whole body
specific investigations?
IgM ELISA
fever, malaise, bilateral parotid swellings, orchitis in boys,?
mumps
what kind of virus is mumps?
RNA paramyxovirus
investigation for mumps?
salivary IgM
management of mumps?
isolation and supportive care
sub occipital lymphadenopathy, pink discrete maculopapular rash which starts on face and spreads over body
rubella
investigation for rubella?
rubella IgM
what is rubella in pregnancy associated with
deafness and reduced IQ
