Paediatrics Flashcards
What routine immunisations are given to children 2 months old?
Ratovirus
6 in 1
Men B
What routine immunisations are given to children 3 months old?
6 in 1
Rotavirus
Pneumococcal
What routine immunisations are given to children 4 months old
6 in 1
Men B
What routine immunisations are given to children between the ages of 12-13 months?
Haemophilius influenzae type B/Men C
MMR
Men B
Pneumococcal
What routine immunisations can be given to children every year from the age of 2+ years, how is it administered?
Annual influenza- given via both nostrils
What routine immunisations are given to children between 3 years and 4 months - 5 years?
4 in 1 (diphtheria, polio, pertussis, tetanus)
MMR
What immunisations are given to children from the ages of 12-14 years age?
12-13 yrs- boys and girls offered the HPV
14- tetanus, diphtheria, polio (3 in 1) and Men ACWY
What is the prophylaxis medication for bronchiolitis?
Palivizumab- only administered in high risk patients (premature infants, CHD)
Given as a monthly injection)
What is a major complication of bronchiolitis?
Bronchiolitis obliterans- (aka popcorn lung) permanent obstruction of bronchioles due to chronic inflammation and resultant scar tissue formation.
Diagnosis is via CT scans, measure of lung function (significantly reduced FEV1)
Name 3 RF and 5 Sx of bronchiolitis?
Rf- prematurity, winter months, CHD
Sx- Coryzal Sx and mild fever precedes, dry cough, wheezing, grunting, feeding difficulties w/ increasing dyspnoea, intercostal recession
What is the most likely causative agent in pneumonia in children? What is the mx?
Strep pneumoniae
Mx-
1st line- amoxicillin
If no response add a Macrolides
What age group is croup most prevalent in, and give 5 Sx?
6months - 3 years
Seal like barky cough
Fever
Stridor
Agitation
Coryzal Sx
What routine vaccination in the UK has decreased the incidence of epiglottis in children?
Haemophilius influenzae B (HiB)
Give 5sx of epiglottitis and the appropriate management?
Fever
Stridor
Muffled voice
Tripod position **
Drooling if saliva **
Dysphagia
Mx- secure airway
+IV abx, supplemental oxygen, corticosteroids
What is the 1st line and Gs investigation for epiglottitis
1st line- lateral radiograph (thumb sign)
Gs- laryngoscope
What is the management of acute asthma in children?
supplemental oxygen if says <94%
bronchodilators (stepwise approach)
—nebulised salbutamol
—nebulised ipratropium bromide
—Iv magnesium sulphate
—iv aminophyline
steroids
— po prednisalone
—iv hydrocortisone
abx if required
When administrating high doses of salbutamol when mx acute asthma what should me monitored?
Monitor serum potassium-
Se of salbutamol- tachycardia and tremor
What is the 3 grade severity of acute asthma?
Moderate-
PEFR >50%
Severe-
PEFR <50%, broken sentences, signs of rd
Life threatening
PEFR <33%
Exhaustion and poor reps effort
Altered consciousness
Name 5 triggers of acute asthma?
Infection
Cold weather
Excercise
Allergens
Stress
Irritants
Food allergies
Management of asthma in children under 5?
SABA
+low dose ICS or LTRA
+other option
Refer to asthma specialist
Management of asthma in children 5-16?
SABA
+low dose ICS
+LTRA
stop LTRA and start LABA
Stop Ics/LABA and start MART regime (mart includes ICS)
Refer
What is CF?
Autosomal recessive disorder characterised by genetic mutation of CFTR gene on chr 7
What is the Ix for a diagnosis of CF?
1st line- new born screening (immunorecative trypsinogen test)- HEEL PRICK
GS- SWAET TEST >60mmol/l of chloride conc
Give 5 signs and symptoms of CF?
FTT
Failure to pass meconium
Bilateral absence of vas deferens in males
Steatorrhoea
Recurrent resp infections
What is primary ciliary dyskinesia and what’s other condition is it strongly linked with?
PCD (aka kartangers syndrome) is an autosomal recessive condition that affects the cilia of various cells.
Strongly liked with SITUS INVERTUS
What is the GS ix of PCD and list 5 Sx?
Gs ix- nasal brushing/bronchoscopy
Sx
Paranasal sinusitis
Bronchiecstatsis
Subfertility
Situs invertus
Chronic cough
Recurrent infections
secretory otitis media
What is the causative agent in whooping cough?
Bordatella pertussis (gram-ve bacteria)
What is the management of whooping cough?
Inform PHE- pertsusis is a notifiable disease
Supportive care
Abx
- infant <1month- Macrolides e.g. azithromycin
- infant >1 month and children- Macrolides/trimethoprim
Prophylaxis abx to contacts-Eyrthromycin
What factors would support the diagnosis of a viral induced wheeze rather than asthma?
- In children less than 3 years of age
- No hx of atopy
- Only occurs during viral infections
Gs Ix of whooping cough, and give 5 Sx?
Gs- culture of nasopharyngeal swab
Sx-
Whooping cough
Rhinorrhea
Post tussive emesis
Absent/low grade fever
Decreased appetite
Infants may have apnoea
What is laryngomalacia and give signs and symptoms, Ix, and mx?
Laryngomalacia is a congenital abnormality of the larynx, where supraglortic larynx results I. Upper airway obstruction
Inspiratory stridor (onset within 2 weeks of birth)- becomes worse if feeding, upset, lying in back
Normal cry
Feeding difficulties
Ix- GS- flexible laryngoscope (omega shape)
Mx- usually resolves as ageing
Tracheostomy (rare)
Surgery
What is the Ix for anaphylaxis?
Gs- Serum mast cell tryptase- measured within 6 hours of reaction
Management of anaphylaxis, give appropriate measure of adrenaline in each age group?
ABCDE assessment
IM adrenaline (repeat after t minutes if no improvement)
—< 6months- 100-150 mcg
— >6 months - 6 years- 150 mcg
— 6-12 years- 300mcg
— 12+- 500mcg
Antihistamines (chlamphenamine or certrizine)
Steroids- iv hydrocortisone
What is Kawasakis disease and list it’s criteria for diagnosis?
Kawasaki disease is a large vessel vasculitis.
Fever > 5 days and 4 more of the below symptoms
1) bilateral conjunctivitis
2) cervical lymphadenopathy
3) polymorphic rash
4) cracked lips/strawberry tongue
5) oedema / desquamation of hands/feet
What is the management for kawasakis?
High dose aspirin
Ivig
Echo
What is the investigation of choice to diagnose intussusception?
Uss- target sign/sausage shape in RUQ
List 4 symptoms of intussusception?
Blood stained stool redcurrant jelly (late sign)
Episodic crying
Drawing legs towards chest and going pale
Vomiting and Diarrhoea
Mx of intussusception?
Reduction by air insufflation
What is the main cause of scarlets fever?
Group A strep
What is the features of scarlets fever?
Sandpaper rash (first appears on torso then spreads)
Strawberry tongue
Fever prior to rash for 1-2 days
Tx of scarlets fever?
Notifiable disease
Oral (Penicillin V) phenoxymethylpenicillin 10 days
children can return to school 24 hours after commencing abx
List the 4 features of TOF?
VSD
RV hypertrophy
RV outflow tract obstruction
Overriding aorta
What is meckels diverticulum?
A congenital diverticulum of small intestine. Remnant of omphalomesenteric duct
When should meckels diverticulum be suspected and what’s the choice of investigation?
In children <2 years with lower GI bleed
In stable children- Technetium scan
Unstable- MESENTERIC arteriography
Describe the murmur found in PDA?
Continuous ‘machienery’ murmur- loudest under left clavicle
What are the Sx of biliary atresia and what is the common findings on Ix?
Sx-
Jaundice extending beyond 2 w physiological jaundice
Dark urine
Pale stools
Appetite and growth disturbances
Hepatomegaly
Ix-
Increase in liver transaminases (GGT ***)
Increase in conjugated bilirubin
What is the causative agent of hand foot and mouth?
Cocksackie a16
What is perthes disease?
Degenerative disease affecting the femoral head causing a vascular necrosis of femoral head
What are the finding of perthes disease on X-ray?
Widening of joint space
Decrease in femoral neadnsize- flattening
List the features that is supportive of a measles diagnosis?
Prodromal- irritable, conjunctivitis, fever
Koplik spots- white spots in buccal mucosa
Rash- starts behind ear
What is the main complication of measles?
Otitis media
Pneumonia (most common cause of death)
List the notifiable rashes to PHE?
Measles
Scarlet fever
Rubella
What is the formula for working out maintenance fluid requirement in children?
1st 10 kg of body weight at 100ml/kg/day
2nd 10 kg of body weight at 50ml/kg/day
Remaining body weight at 20ml/kg/day
MAX fluid for girls- 2000ml
MAX fluid for boys- 2500ml
What is the most common cause of an abdominal mass in children?
Wilm’s tumour (nephroblastoma)
Occurs in children <5
Does not cross midline
What is the rescue medication given to children who suffer from febrile convulsions?
Buccal midazolam
List 3 features of Down’s syndrome?
Epicanthic foods
Short neck and stature
Single palmar crease
List 3 features of trisomy 13?
Patau’s syndrome
Polydactyl
Microcephaly
Celt lip/palate
Scalp lesions
List 3 features of trisomy 18?
Edward’s syndrome (ROME)
Do not survive more than a few months
Rocker bottom feet
Overlapping 4th and 5th fingers
Micrognathia
Low-set ears
What is the most common causative organism for
A) croup
B) bronchiolitis
C) whooping cough
A) parainfluenzae virus
B) RSV
C) bordatella pertussis
What is the common organism responsible for roseola infantum and what’s the most common complication associated with this disease?
HHV6
Complication- febrile convulsions
What is the management of omphalocele and how does this differ from gastroschisis?
Gastroschisis- bowel protruding without sac- urgent surgery required
Omphalocele/exomphalos- bowel protruding with sac- staged closure starting immediately w/ completion at 6-12 months
What x ray findings are concurrent with NEC?
Pneumoperitoneum
Pneumatosis intestinalis
Dilated bowel loops
Bowel wall oedema
List the 5 features of innocent murmurs?
5s
Soft
Systolic
Short
Symptomless
Situation dependent- quieter on standing, only appearing on unwell children)
What is ebsteins anamoly and what causes it?
When the tricuspid valve in the RA is set lower near the apex therefore big RA and small RV
Exposure to lithium in utero **
What is syndrome is coarctation of the aorta associated with, and give Sx of CoA in children?
CoA associated with Turner’s Syndrome
Neonates- weak femoral pulses
Systolic murmur (loudest between the scapulae)
Gray and floppy baby
Radiofemoral delay
Ix- perform 4 limb BP
What is rheumatic fever?
An autoimmune disease that occurs after a group A strep throat infection that can affect joints, heart, brain and skin. Occurs 2-4 weeks after infection
A type 2 hypersensitivity reaction caused by group a beta haemolytic strep (strep pyogenes)
List 5 symptoms of rheumatic fever?
Joint pain
Erythema marginatum rash (pink rings on torso + prox limbs)
Chorea
Murmurs (pansystolic because mitral valve most affected)
Subcutaneous nodules
Fever
Recent throat infection/scarlet fever
What is the criteria used to diagnose rheumatic fever and it’s subsequent mx?
JONES CRITERIA (2 major or 1 major + 2 minor)
Major (JONES)- Joint arthritis, Organ inflammation, Nodules, Erythema marginatum, Syndeham chorea
Minor (FEAR) Fever, ECG changes, Arthralgia, Raised inflam markers
Ix- throat swab, ABO titre, Echo/ECG/CXR
Mx- treat strep infection- penicillin V for 10 days
What is TGA and explain the types?
When pulmonary artery and aorta swap positions.
There’s two types-
1) dTGA- where the aorta and pulmonary artery swap places so there’s 2 completely separate circulation systems
So RA—RV—Aorta—Body—RA…..
And LA—LV—PA—lungs—LA—LV…
No Sx in baby in utero but causes death on birth however can survive if PDA/VSD
2)lTGA- essentially where ventricles and associated valves swap places so essentially
RA—LV—PA—Lungs—LA—RV—Aorta—Body
Basically valves not built for the pressures so can cause RV hypertrophy —> HF
SX-
loud single s2
No murmur
Ventricular pulse
What are the 4 features of TOF?
Overriding aorta
VSD
Right ventricular hypertrophy
PV stenosis
Sx and mx of TOF?
Sx appear roughly 1-6 months and associated with trisomy 21, 18, 13, and digeorge
Harsh ejection systolic murmur
Cyanosis
Poor feeding
Tet spells
2-4 months- reduced consciousness, irritable, SOB
Toddlers- squat
Mx- neonates given prostaglandin infusion (maintains PDA)
List 3 causes of PDA?
Congenital rubella
Prematurity
Perinatal distress
Explain the pathophysiology of PDA?
In utero DA kept open by prostaglandin E2. At birth level of PE2 drop and lungs produce bradykinin which constricts PDA. Should disappear 3 weeks post birth
List 5 sx (+ type of murmur) and mx of PDA
SOB
Apnoea
Cyanosis- once eisenmengers syndrome
FTT
Gibson machinery murmur (loudest at left infraclavicular area)
Tx- indomethacin/ibuprofen +/- surgical ligation
What murmurs are associated with VSD and ASD, and what conditions are these both associated with/
VSD and ASD associated with FAS and T21
VSD- most common CHD- pansystolic murmur
ASD- ejection systolic murmur
Describe the rash associated with JIA?
Salmon pink rash
Give the features of nephrotic syndrome?
Oedema
High Proteinuria
Hypoalbuminaemia
Hyperlipidemia
What is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children, give 3 symptoms and list it’s mx?
Minimal change disease- Often following an URTI
Sx- facial swelling/eye puffiness, frothy urine, fatigue
Ix- urine test, blood tests (albumin and cholesterol)
Mx- corticosteroids (prednisalone)
What is Toddlers diarrhoea and what is its management?
Toddlers diarrhoea is a common condition affecting young children between ages 6 months-5 years. It is characterised by frequent watery stools in otherwise healthy children.
Ms- lifestyle advice
- limiting the intake of sugar containing fluids and juices
- encouraging well balanced diet
Avoiding excessive intake of foods rich in sorbitol or fructose such as certain fruits and beverages
What is the first line laxative -described to children?
Movicol
What is the tx of treating an acute attack of abdominal migraine?
Low stimulus environment
Paracetamol
Ibuprofen
Sumitriptan
What is the prophylactic medication for abdominal migraines?
Pizotifen- needs to be withdrawn slowly
Propranolol
Cyrophetadine
Flunarizine
What is sandifer syndrome?
A rare condition causing brief episodes of abnormal movements associated with GOR in infants + torticolis (forceful contraction of neck muscles) and dystonia (rabnormal muscle contractions causing arching of back).
Condition tends to resolve as the reflux improves
List 5 causes of GOR in children?
Obesity
Neurological Disorder e.g. cp
Hiatal hernia
Exposure to smoke
Overfeeding
What is the mx of GOR/D?
1st line- reassure parents and offer advice
Small frequent meals, burping regularly, not over feeding, keeping baby upright after feeding
In more problematic cases
Thickened milk formula
Gravis on mixed with feeds
PPIs
Surgical fundopliction
What is the mx of gastroenteritis?
Immediately isolate patient to prevent spread
Children need to stay out of school for 48 hours after Sx hab]ve resolved
Conservatives mx
Antibiotics only in severe cases
Food poisoning is a notifiable disease
What is the triad of haemolytic uraemia syndrome?
Microangiopathic hameolytic anaemia
Thrombocytopenia
AKI
What is the main culprit in coeliacs disease?
Gliadin
List 5 Sx of coeliacs?
FTT
Steatorrhora
Abdominal pain
Diarrhoea
Short stature
Dermatitis herpetiformis~
Fatigue
Weight loss
What is the 1st line and gold standard Ix in coeliacs disease?
1st line- anti IgA-tTG antibodies, anti endometrial antibody, IgA-tTG levels
Gs-OGD- duodenal or jejunal biopsy (crypt hypertrophy, villous atrophy and intra epithelial lymphocytes
What genetic association is associated with coeliacs?
HLA-DQ2
What other congenital defect is a neonate with hypospadias at an increased risk of having?
Cryptoprchidism
What is crohns disease and list the 1st line and GS ix?
an IBD characterised by transmural inflammation of Gi tract
1st line- Faecal calprotectin
GS- OGD and colonscopy with biopsy
List the findings of endoscopy and histology in crohns?
Endoscopy: Deep ulcers +/- fistulae, skip lesions (‘cobblestone appearance’)
Biopsy- transmural inflammation, increased goblet cells, granuloma
what is the mx of crohns (acute and remission)
acute- 1st line- monotheraphy with glucocorticoids e.g. prednisolone
remission
1st line- azathioproine or mercaptopurine
2nd line- Methorexate, infliximab
What are the findings of UC on histology and colonscopy
colonscopy- continuous inflammation, loss of haustral markings, pseudopolyps
biopsy- loss of goblet cells, crypt abscess, inflammatory cells (lymphocytes)
What is the criteia used to assess severity in UC
Truelove and Witt’s criteria
what is the tx of UC (acute and remisison)
acute:
1st line- topical/oral ASA e.g. mesalazine
2nd line- corticosteroids
remission
Aminosalicylate
azathioprine
mercaptopurine
is smoking damaging or protective in UC and crohns?
UC- smoking is protective
crohns- smoking is a RF
What condition is linked to UC?
Primary sclerosing cholangitis
List 2 signs of appendicitis?
Rovsings sign- palpation of Left illiac fossa cause pain in the RIF
Rebound tenderness and percussion tenderness (suggetsive of ruptured appendix)
what is the electrolyte findings in pyloric stenosis?
Hypochloraemic, hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis
What is pyloric stenosis and list the GS Ix and mx?
Pyloric stenosis is a condition resulting from the hypertrophy of the pyloric sphincter
Gs Ix- Abdominal USS
Mx- Laparoscopic Ramstedt’s Pyloromyotomy
List 3 RF of Pyloric stenosis?
first born Male infant (6- 8 weeeks)
Prematurity
Fhx of pylorioc stenosis
Exposure to prostaglandins/erythromycin/macrolides
What is biliary atresia and list 5 sx
Biliary atresia is a rare consition where the bile ducts of an infant are progressively fibrosed and destroyed leading to conjugated hyperbillirubinaemia, liver failure and death
Neonatal jaundice (Extending beyond physiological 2 weeks)
Chalky white stools
FTT
Brusiisng
Hepatosplenomegaly
What is the 1st line and GS ix of biliary atresia?
1st line- Deranged LFTS (Raised conjugated billirubin)
gs- Intraoperative Cholangiography
What is the main complication of untreated jaundice in babies and list 5 sx?
Kernicterus- excess billurubin damaging the brain esp the basal ganglia
Abnormal muscle tone
Poor feeding
Lethargic
Seizures
Arching of back nad neck
High pitched crying
What is CMPA?
A type 1 hypersensitivity reaction to the protiens found in cow’s milk and typically presents in the first 3 months of life in formula fed infants
What are two main types of protein in cows milk that are responsible for causing an allergic reaction in CMPAs?
1) Casein- primary protien in cow’s milk
2) Whey (20%)
List 5 sx of CMPAs?
Regurgitation and vomiting
Diarrhoea
Urticaria
atopic eczema
colic sx- irritability, crying
Wheeze
chronic cough
FTT
What is the mx of CMPA?
1st line- Extensive Hydrolysed Formula (eHF milk)
2nd line- Amino acid formula (AAF)
What is kwashiorkor and list 5 sx?
kwashiorkor is a disease marked by severe protein malnutrition and bilateral extremity swelling
sx
bilateral pitting oedema
Hair discolouration
Dermatosis/ulceration
Malnutrition
Protuding belly
hepatomegaly
lethargic
What other condtions is strongly linked with Hirschprungs?
Neurofibramatosis
Downs syndrome
Waardenburg syndrome (pale blue eyes, hearing loss, patches of white skin and hair)
MEN II
What is contraindicated in patients w/ intussusception?
Rotavirus vaccine
What is Meckel’s diverticulum?
A congenital diverticulum of the small intetsine, it is a remenant of the omphalomesenteric duct
what si the rule of 2s in meckels?
occurs in 2% of the population
it is 2 inches long
2 feet away from the ileocaecal valve
what is the features of nephrotic syndrome
Proteinuria (>3.5g/day)
Odema
Hypoalbuminaemia
(hyperlipidaemia)
what is minimal change disease, and list the appropriate mx?
Minimal change disease is the msot common form of nephrotic syndrome in childeren (characteriwsed by heavy proteinuria, oedema and hypoalbuminaemia)
mx- 1st line- corticosteroid theraphy + fluid restriction, low salt intake
what are the results of the renal biopsy in someone with minimal change disease?
Normal glomeruli on light microscopy
elctron microspoy will show fusion of podocytes and effacemnt of foot processes
what are the characteristics of nephritic syndrome?
Hameaturia
Oliguria
Proteinuria (<3g/day)
Fluid retention–> HTN
wlsit 5 causes of nephritic syndrome?
SLE
HSP
Anti- glomerular basement membrane (Goodpastures)
Post strep glomerulonephritis
Iga nephropathy (aka bergers disease)
Alports syndroem
how to do you diferentiate between PSGN and IgA nephropathy
IgA nephropathy- develops 1-2 days after URTI, occurs in young males, macroscopic haematuria. #9bipsy- IgA mesangial cells deposition)
PSGN-develops 1-2 weeks after urti, proteinuria
what are the finidngs in DKA?
glucose >11.0 mmol/L
Ph <7.3
Bicarb <15 mmol/L
Ketones > 3mmol
What are the key features in PKD?
Renal cysts
headaches
htn
abdo/flank pain
haematuria
What rx can be given to slow down the progressive nature of PKD?
Tolvaptan
Whta is the difference between ADPKD and ARPKD?
ADPKD- most common. More severe form and early onset.
ARPKD- aka infantile PKD. can cause oligohydramnios–> Potters seqiuence (renal agenesisn+ pulmonary hypoplasia)
What drugs should be stopped in AKI as it may worsen renal function?
NSAIDs
Aminoglycosides
ACE I
Angiotensis II Receptor Blockers
Diuretics
List 2 causes of testicular torison and list 3 sx?
causes- bell clapper deformity, trauma via sports
sx- absent cremasteric reflex, no pain relied when scrotum elevated, tetsicualr pain, high riding testicle
What is a hydrocele and list 3 sx?
a collection of fluid between the layers of the membrane (tunical vaginalis) that surrounds the testis or along the spermatic cord
sx- transilluminated , tetsicle palpable within hydrocele, soft and fluctuant, enlargement of scrotal mass following activity
What is hypospadias?
where the urethral meatus is abnormally dispalced to the ventral side of the penis
What is phimosis?
in which the foreskin of the penis is tight or constricted making it difficult/impossible to retract over head of penis (normal in kids under 3 and generally resolves on its own)
List 3 primary causes of nocturnal enuresis?
Overactive bladder
High fluid intake
Psychological distress
List 3 secondary causes of nocturnal enuresis?
T1DM
UTIs
Constipation
Maltreatment
What is CAH
An autosomal recessive disease whcih casues defect in the synthesis of steroid hormone 21 hydroxylase enzyme in the adrenal cortex
Expalain the pathophysiology of CAH
21 hydroxylase enzyme converts progesterone into aldosterone and cortisol.
progetserone is also converted into testosterone however this is not reliant on 21 hydroxylse enzyme
in CAH due to there being no/little 21 hydroxylase enyme no/little aldosterone or cortisol is prooduced so the excess progesterone gets converted into testosterone
:. HIGH TESTOSTERONE, LOW ALDOSTERONE AND LOW CORTISOL
Explain the CRH/ACTH hormone axis
HYpothalamus releases CRH which acts on the anterior pituitary. AP relaeases ACTH this acts on the adrenal glands.
in the adrenal glands cortex
Z. Glomerulosa – Mineralocorticoids (aldosetrone)
Z. Fasicualta – Glucocorticoids (Cortisol)
Z. Reticularis – Androgens (DHEA)
What blood gas abnormalities is seen in severe CAH and whats its mx?
Hyponatraemia, Hypoglycaemia, Hyperkalaemia
mx- IV slaine + hydrocortisone
What IX are done for CAH
Hormone testing
ACTH simulation tets will confirm diagnosis
What is the mx of CAH?
Lifelong Fludrocortisone and hydrocortisone tx
What sx would a baby with severe CAH display
Poor feeding
vomiting
dehydration
arrythmia
ambiguous genitalia
In children with eczema, what areas are commonly affected in
a) Infants
b) Younger children
c) older children
a) face and trunk
b) extensor surfaces
c) flexor surfaces and creases of neck and face
What is the difference between SJS and Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)?
SJS affects <10% of body surface whereas TEN is defiened as >30% of skin involvement
List the causative agent and school exclusion rules for the following rashes:
a) Chickenpox
b) Measles
c) Hand Foot and Mouth
d) Scarlet Fever
e) Rubella
f) Slapped cheek
g) Roseola Infantum
h) Impetigo
a) VZV (HHV3)- exclude until all lesions crusted over (typically 5 days after rash onset)
b) Measles virus- 4 days from onset of rash
c) Cocksackie A16- no exclusion
d) Group A strep- 24 hours after first dose of Abx
e) Rubella virus- 5 days after onset of rash
f) Parvovirus B19- No exclusion
g) HHV6- No exclusion
h) Staph aureus- until leisons crusted or 48 hours after ABx
What are the 4 rx that are given in the tretament of TB and list its corresponding SE?
Rifampicin- Red/orange urne
Isoniazid- Peripheral neuropathy
Pyrazinamide- Hepatitis/gout
Ethambutol- Optic neuritis