Pediatric Exanthem Flashcards
Rubeola: Description
- Morbilliform rash- pathognomonic for measles*
- Cephalocaudal extension*
- Blanchable
- Facial exanthem is often confluent
- Appears sick or systemically ill (toxic)
Rubeola: Etiology
SS RNA virus of Paramyxoviridae family
More common developing countries*
Unvaccinated pop.
Rubeola: Transmission
Direct contact
Airborne via aerosolized droplet nuclei
Reportable disease
What is an enanthem?
Breaking out of mucus membranes
What is morbilliform?
resembling a measles rash
Rubeola is another name for?
Measles
Rubeola: General Information
- Incubation period: range 7-21 days
a. Ave. 10-12 days - Prodrome of 3-4 days
a. High fever (up to 105oF) that lasts 3-5 days
b. Classic triad (3 C s)
- Cough (nonproductive) can be “barking” cough
- Coryza
- Conjunctivitis - Rash develops after prodrome
a. Typically - 14 days after exposure
b. Desquamation may occur afterwards
Rubeola: Signs & Symptoms
Fever (103-105F) Malaise Photophobia 3 C’s -Cough -Coryza (inflamm of nasal mucosa) -Conjunctivitis Koplik’s spots -Grainy appearing area typically located near 2nd molars
Rubeola: Differential Dx
Drug eruption Other viral exanthems -Rubella, parvovirus Scarlet fever Kawasaki Syndrome Infectious Mono (EBV) RMSF HHV-6
What are Koplik’s Spots?
Associated with Rubeola
Ulcerated mucosal lesions characterized by neutrophilic exudate and neovascularization.
They are described as appearing like “grains of salt on a wet background”
Rubeola: Labs
Measles-specific IgM
Viral swab of throat, nasopharyngeal
CBC w/diff
+/- LP
Rubeola: Treatment
Isolation
Vitamin A support
Rest, Antipyretics, Antitussives
Hydration
Rubeola: Complications
- Pneumonia
a. Strep pneumoniae or Staph aureus
b. Group A Strep
c. immunocompromised patients - Otitis media
- Encephalitis
Rubeola: Prevention
MMR Vaccine
Rubella (German Measles) AKA 3 Day Measles: Description
- Pinpoint pink maculopapules
a. 1st on face, spreads caudally to trunk/extr & generalized w/in 24 hrs
b. w/in 1 day rash fades from face –> centrifugal spread: trunk to extrem.
c. Pink macules coalesce on trunk but remain discrete on extrem
Usually benign Illness
Rubella: Etiology
Rubella virus, togavirus RNA virus
Rubella: Transmission
Contaminated nasal airborne respiratory droplets
Rubella: Incubation Period
- 14-21 days
- Onset of rash is usually day 15
- UTD: infected pts may shed virus and are potentially contagious for 1-2 wks before infection is clinically apparent
- Many cases of rubella are asymptomatic
Rubella: Pathophysiology & Prevention
- Pathophysiology
a. Virus invades respiratory epithelium
b. Spreads to bloodstream
c. Disseminates to skin - Prevention
a. MMR vaccine
Rubella: Sxs
Maculapapuars are more pinpoint!
- Sxs
a. Children – little to no prodrome
- Mild conjunctivitis, HA, adenopathy, low-grade fever (100.9 F)
b. Adolescents- HA
- Malaise
- Anorexia
- Arthralgias
- HA
- Signs
a. Forschheimer’s spots (20%)
- Red petechiae on soft palate
- During prodrome phase
b. Lymphadenopathy- Postauricular
- Suboccipital
- Post. Cervical
c. Possible splenomegaly
- Postauricular
Rubella: Differential Dx
Drug eruptions Other viral exanthems Scarlet Fever Acute Rheumatic Fever Measles
Rubella: Labs
- Viral cultures
a. Throat - Rubella-specific IgM antibody
- Acute phase: leukopenia with lymphocytosis
Rubella: Complications
- Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS)
a. Hearing loss, deafness
b. Mental retardation
c. CV defects
d. Ocular defects
- Cataracts
e. Hydrocephalus
Contraindications to MMRV vaccine:
Pregnancy and immunocompromised patients
Pregnant women are screened for rubella and syphilis at 1st prenatal visit
Treatment of Rubella
Supportive
Isolation
Antipyretics
Hydration
Scarlet Fever (Scarlatina): Description
- Fine erythematous papular rash 1st on trunk
- Sandpaper texture
- Blanches - Involves neck, trunk, axilla, extremities
- No facial rash typically
Scarlet Fever: Etiology
Group A Beta hemolytic Strep pyogenes (GAS)
Exotoxin producing Staph aureus (rare)
Scarlet Fever: Transmission
- Direct contact with infected patient
- Direct contact with carrier
- Site of GAS infection: pharynx, tonsils
Complications of GAS tonsillopharyngitis (Can get this rash as well)
Nonsuppurative (Acute Glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, Strep toxic shock syndrome)
Suppurative (forming pus or purulent exudate - otitis media, tonsilar absess, etc.)
Scarlet Incubation Period
2-5 days
Scarlet Fever: Pathophysiology
- Rash due to exotoxin from bacteria
- Possible hypersensitivity reaction
Scarlet Fever: S&S
1. Signs Fever Strawberry tongue Punctate petechiae palate Pastia’s lines Sandpaper rash Desquamation -On body and extr when exanthem fades
2. Symptoms Sore throat Headache Myalgias Nausea / Vomiting Cough Diarrhea
What are Pastia’s Lines?
Exacerbation in skin folds:
antecub., popliteal fossa, axilla, groin
Scarlet Fever: Differential Dx
Staph or Strep TSS
Kawasaki’s Syndrome
Viral exanthems
Drug eruption
Scarlet Fever: Labs
Rapid Strep Ag test
Throat cx (TC)
Increased ASO titer