Paeds - Infections + Rashes Flashcards
features of nappy rash?
red
sore
pimples
blisters
Tx for nappy rash?
frequent changing wash dry no soaps no talc
what is gianotti crosti?
viral symmetrical papular rash
features of seborhoeic dermatitis?
face, eyes, nappy, nose yellow crust red skin flakes pink patches
Tx for seborhoeic dermatitis?
ketoconazole cream
steroids
features of erythema toxicum? Tx?
2-5days old
pimples on back/bum
systemically well
fades
what is cradle cap?
red flaky skin on head
what medications can cause SJS?
allopurinol
NSAIDs
anti epileptics
Abx
Tx for cradle cap?
wash
brush hair
soften with baby oil
diagnostic criteria for eczema?
3 or more of
Visible flexural rash
History of flexural rash
Personal or FHx of atopy
Dry skin in the past year
Onset before 2
what is stridor?
inspiratory sound
what is the sound of croup like?
barking cough
stridor
prodromal phase
cause of croup?
parainfluenza virus
Tx for croup?
oxygen
dexamethasone
supportive
what causes pertussis?
bordatella pertussis
features of pertussis?
inspiratory woop
period of apnoea
sick after coughing
Tx for pertussis? how long should you be off work for?
clarithromyin
until 48hours of ABx taken
what causes bronchiolitis?
RSV
features of bronchiolitis?
coryza cold SOB wheeze crepitations fever
what are differentials of an URTI and rash?
scarlet fever (GABHS)
allergies
measles
parovirus b19
what causes mumps?
paramyxovirus
features of mumps?
prodrome parotid swelling fever dry mouth abdo pain confused testicle pain
Ix for mumps?
mumps IgM of saliva
Tx for mumps?
isolate
fluids
analgesia
lasts around 1 wk
complications of mumps?
orchitis
pancreatitis
meningitis
encephalitis
what type of meningitis do neonates get? what should be added for extra cover?
listeria
GBS
e coli
ampicillin (listeria)
what type of meningitis do kids get?
h influenza
what causes hand foot and mouth disease?
viral (coxsackie/enterovirus)
features of hand foot and mouth?
systemic upset
oral ulcers
vesicles on hands and feet
Tx for hand foot and mouth?
symptomatic
do not need to keep off school
differences between caput succadaneum and cephalohaematoma?
succadaneum
present at birth
resolves over days
cephalohaematoma
develops after birth
parietal region
resolves over months
what is herpangina?
viral infection by enteroviruses
features of herpangina?
fever
vesicles in throat
systemic upset
what birth mark is present from birth?
port wine stain
strawberry present later
