Pediatric Infections Flashcards
[Diagnosis: Red eye in neonates]
Red eye with purulent discharge, tense edema of eyelids with marked chemosis
incubation 2-5 days
N. gonorrhoeae
Tx: Ceftriaxone 50mg/kg/day SD
[Diagnosis: Red eye in neonates]
mild to severe swelling of eyelids with copious purulent discharge
incubation 5-14 days
C. trachomatis
Tx: Erythromycin 50mg/kg/day q6 hours for 14 days
Giemsa stain - epithelial cells scraped from the tarsal conjunctiva for intracytoplasmi inclusions
[Diagnosis: Red eye in neonates]
edema of eyelids, purulent discharge, pannus formation, endophthalmitis
P. aeruginosa
Tx: Systemic Abx, gentamicin eye ointment
[Diagnosis: Eye infections]
Conjunctivitis
Red itchy eyes
thin exudates
pain and photphobia
cough and colds
Adenovirus
[Diagnosis: Eye infections]
Conjunctivitis
red eyes
presence of pus
Staphylococcus
[Diagnosis: Eye infections]
Conjunctivitis
red eyes, pus, inclusion bodies
inturned eye lashes, corneal scarring, blindness
Chlamydia
[Diagnosis: Eyelid infections]
stye
staphylococcus
[Diagnosis: Eyelid infections]
Bilateral eyelid swelling, eosinophils, muscle pain, history of infection
Trichnella
[Diagnosis: Eyelid infections]
unilateral inflammation at bite site around eye or mouth
history of travel to mexico or south america
T. cruzi
Most common cause of viral conjunctivitis
Adenovirus
[Drug of choice]
Echinococcus granulosis
Albendazole
[Drug of choice]
ascaris
Albendazole
[Drug of choice]
capillaria
Albendazole
[Drug of choice]
ancylostoma
Albendazole
[Drug of choice]
trichuris
mebendazole
[Drug of choice]
enterobius
pyrantel pamoata
[Drug of choice]
strongyloides
Ivermectin
[Drug of choice]
Wuchererua and brugia
DEC
[Drug of choice]
Trichnella
Thiabendazole
[Diagnosis]
Retinopathy with keratitis in a newborn or a young child
mother has history of drug abuse
CMV
[Skin infections]
Furuncle
Carbuncle
neck, face, axilla, buttocjs
Staphylococcus
[Skin infections]
Furuncle
Carbuncle
has bath tub at home, neck down
Pseudomonas
Hot tub folliculitis
[Skin infections]
Inflammation of sebaceous glands and follicles
Teenager
Propionibacterium
[Cutaneous lesions]
multiple infected wounds on the lower extremities
mosquito bites
PE: multiple, dry, heaped up, tightly adherent crust
Ecthyma
[Cutaneous lesions]
lesion started from a bite
initially vesicular, then becoming honey crusted lesion, catalase negative, no pain, no systemic symptoms
GABHS
[Cutaneous lesions]
lesion started from a bite
initially vesicular, longer lasting, becoming bigger bullae, catalase positive
Staphylococcus
__ disease is the old name for SSSS
Ritter Disease
DOC: Oxacillin
[Diagnose}
Fever, malaise, anorexia, headcahe
Rash that simultaneously appear of all stages
Varicella
Vaccinate exposed within 3-5 days
Indications for passive with VZIG
- ICC
- Pregnant
- Newborns whose mother had chickenpox x 5 days before up to 2 days after delivery
Dose: VZIG 125U/10kg max 625 units to be given within 96 hours after exposure
[Vesicular Lesions]
Neurological pain, dermatomal distribution
Herpes Zoster (shingles)
[Vesicular Lesions]
Very large bullous lesions, progressing rapidly
preceded by fever, fatigue, malaise, toxic patient with denuded areas
SSSS
[Vesicular Lesions]
Multiple vesicular lesions, different stages
Varicella
[Cellulitis or subcutaneous lesions]
Inflamed erythematous skin, tender and warm
red, raised, butterfly rash in appearance with derma pain and rapid spread
Erysipelas (GAS/S. pyogenes)
St. Anthony’s fire
[Cellulitis or subcutaneous lesions]
Inflamed erythematous skin, tender and warm
after contact with saltwater or oysters
V. vulnificus
[Cellulitis or subcutaneous lesions]
Inflamed erythematous skin, tender and warm
burn patient, blue green pus, grape-like odor
Pseudomonas
[Lymphocutaneous lesions]
Solitary or lymphocutaneous lesiosns, rose gardeners, likes lying in the garden
Sporothric schenckii
[Lymphocutaneous lesions]
painful genital ulcer and inguinal femoral lymphadenopahty
C. trachomatis
[Lymphocutaneous lesions]
Painful genital ulcer, inguinal and femoral lyphadenoapthy
C. trachomatic LGV
[Granulomatus lesions]
Granulomatous lesions with draining sinus tracts
Jaw area swelling, carious teeth, dental procedure yellow granules
Actinomyces
Facultative anaerobe, G+
Tx: Penicillin18 to 24 MU for 2 to 6 weeks
then Oral penicillin or amoxicillin for 6 to 12 months
[Granulomatus lesions]
Granulomatous lesions with draining sinus tracts
Tropucal fish enthusias
Mycobacterium marinum
Tx: Clarithromycin or ethambutol