Paediatrics Flashcards

1
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Which diseases are tested for in the newborn blood spot screening?

A

1) Phenylketonuria
2) Congenital hypothyroidism
3) Sickle cell disease
4) CF
5) MCADD

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2
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Intussusception sympoms?

A

Redcurrant jelly stool (stool mixed with blood and mucus).
Sausage shaped mass
cramping abdominal pain

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3
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What virus causes fifrth disease? aka slapped cheek

A

Parvovirus B19

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3
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What virus causes hand food mouth disease?

A

Coxsackievirus A16

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4
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What disease is Koplik spots found in?

A

Koplik spots - white spots on buccal mucosa. Found in MEASLES.

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5
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Jaundice in the first day of life is not normal. What is the commonest cause?

A

Haemolysis.

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