Pediatric Infectious Disease Flashcards

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What is the clinical manifestation of conjunctivitis

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Bacterial
viral
or allergic

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what is the presentation of bacterial conjunctivitis

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erythema, cehmosis, itching, burning, mucopurulent exudate, matter in eyelashes

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what is the presentation of viral conjunctivitis

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erythema, chemosis, tearing (bilateral); HSV unilateral photophobia, fever, nose lesions

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What is the presentation of allergic conjunctivitis

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stringy mucoid exudate, swollen eyelids and conjunctiva, itching, tearing, headache, rhinitis

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what is the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis

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erythromycin ointment or polymixin B/trimethorpim
warm soaks, no sharing towels or pillows/stress hygiene

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What is the treatment of viral conjunctivitis

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refer to ophthalmologist if HSV, otherwise cool compressess, supportive, hygiene

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what is the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis

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allergy referral if needed

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What is the presentation of peri/orbital cellulitis

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fever, swelling and erythema of surrounding tissues, deep red color of eyelid
proptosis, eye pain, decreased visition, limited extraocular motility think orbital cellulitis

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what is the etiology of peri/orbital cellulitis

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S. aureus
H. influenza
m. catarrhalis

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What is the treatment of peri/orbital cellulitis

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CBC with diff, EOMI, PERRLA
if even remotely thinking orbital cellulitis: CT scan
admission and IV antibiotics
if periorbital: augmentin (90mg/kg/day, BID)

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What can cause otitis externa

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retained moisure: penduomonas, s. aureus, eczema, weborrhea, psoriasis

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What is the treatment of otitits externa

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antimicrobial +/- steroid
cortisporin 2gtts in ear every 3-4 hours for 5-7 days
Floxin 5gtts in affected ear BID for 7 days

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what is the etiology of otitis media

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S.pneumonia, H. infleunza, M. catarrhalis

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What are the causes of otitis media

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Virual URI
Bacterial URI
allergic rhinitis
Eustachian tube dysfunction/anatomic

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what are the symptoms of otitis media

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ear pain
hearing loss
fever?
drainage?

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What is the treatment of otitis media

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pain management
watchful waiting?
antibacterial therapy: amox 90mg/kg/day, BID

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What is the treatment of non-allergic rhinitis

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nasal sprays

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what is the treatment of viral rhinitis

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nasal saline, steam?

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What are the clinical findings with influenza

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sudden onset high fever (102-106)
headache, chills, coryxa
vertigo, sore throat, body aches, cough

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what is the treatment of influenza

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supportive, treat high risk with anti-virals (immunocompromised, asthmatic, chronic illness, age 6mo - 6 years)
-tamiflu

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What is the clinical manifestation of sinusitis

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persistent nasal congestion, without improvemement after 10 days
severe and worsening symptoms

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what is the etiology of sinusitis

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98% is viral
10 days
fever
unremitting headache
gravity tests

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What is the treatment of sinusitis

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amoxicillin/amoxicillin-clavulanate 90mg/kg/day, usually BID

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25
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what are risk factors for thrush

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common in first weeks of life, inhaled steroids, HIV infection, recent abx

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What is the treatment of thrush

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oral nystatin
(sterilize pacifiers, nipples, toys, etc)

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what is the etiology of gingivostomatitis

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herpes virus - 1

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what is the clinical manifestation of gingivostomatitis

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very sick, highly infectious
10+ ulcers of bucal mucoas, lips, tongue
may have fever, tender cervical nodes, inflammation

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what is the treatment of gingivostomatitis

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symtpomatic
if seen within 72 hours of onset: acyclovir, “magic mouthwash”

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What is the etiology of bacterial pharyngitis

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GAS
mycoplasma pneumonia
chlamydia pneumoia, groups C and G strep

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what is the clinical manifestation of bacterial pharyngitis

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tender anterior cervical nodes, palatial petechiae, beefy-red uvula, tonsillar exudate

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what is the treatment of bacterial pharyngitis

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amox 90mg/day BID/TID x 10 days

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What is the centor criteria

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used for bacterial pharyngitis
-adenopathy, tonsillar exudates, absence of cough, fever

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What are complications of bacterial pharyngitis

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rheumatic fever
glomerulonephritis
lemierre syndrome
tonsillar abscess

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What is the etiology of peritonsillar cellulitis/tonsillitis

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GAS
S.pneumo
h.flu
m.cat

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what is the clinical manifestation of peritonsillar cellulitis/tonsillitis

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high fever, unilateral, tonsil bulges medially, soft palate and uvula edematous, displaced toward involved side, possible trismus

39
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what is the treatment of peritonsillar cellulitis/tonsillitis

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usually start with IV or oral abx for 12-24 hours
EENT or ED referral for drainage if no improvement or worse

40
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what is the cause of mononucleuosis

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epstein-Barr virus (EBV)

41
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what is the highest incidence population for mono

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15yo - 25 yo

42
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what is the complications of mono

A

splenic rupture, hepatitis

43
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what is the treatment of mono

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supportive: ibuprofen/acetaminophen for fevers
steroids (controversal)
soft diet, liquids
no contact sports or activites
rest

44
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what is croup

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acute inflammaotry disease of larynx
-viral (RSV, influenza, adenovirus, mycoplasma pneumonia)

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46
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what are the clinical findings of Croup

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barking cough, stridor, low grade fever, cough, drooling

47
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what is the treatment of Croup

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dexamethasone 0.15-0.6 mg/kg PO max 10mg as one-time dose
nebulized racemic epinepherine
fluids, warm, moist air

48
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What are the 4D’s of epiglottitis

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Drooling - Dysphagia- Dysphonia - Distressed Respiratory efforts

49
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what is the treatment of epiglottitis

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Intubation, IV antibiotics

50
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what is “hands, foot and mouth disease”

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Coxackie virus

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52
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what is the treatment of coxsackie

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supportive

53
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what is the prodrome for rubeola (measles)

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fever
malaise
and anorexia; followe by cough, coryza and conjunctivitis

54
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What is the treatment of rubeola (measles)

A

supportive
control of spread (vaccinate)

55
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what is the vaccination for rubeola (measles)

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2 shot series (MMR)
12-15 months
before school (4-6 years old)

56
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what is the presentation of mumps

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low grade fever
malaise
headache
anorexia
myalgia
parotitis 48 hours later

57
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what are the complications of mumps

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meningitis
encephalitis
orchitits

58
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what is the treatment of mumps

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supportive, analgesic, bed rest for orchitis
isolate until parotitis is gone
vaccinate

59
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What is the presentation of rubella (german measles)

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acute onset maculopapular rash on face. spreads rapidly down body
may have fever, lymphadenopathy 1-5 days prior

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what is the treatment of rubella (german measles)

A

supportive

61
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what is the presentation of roseola infantum

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presents in 3-5 days of high fever followed by maculopapular rash on trunk, spreading to extremities, neck and face as fever resolves
may have associated febrile seizures

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how is rotavirus transmitted

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fecal-oral route
peaks in winter months, 3-15 months of age

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what is the presentation of rotavirus

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vomiting followed by diarrhea that lasts about 4-8 days

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what is the treatment of rotavirus

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fluid replacement, anti-diarrheal meds are ineffective

65
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how is rotavirus prevented

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hygiene, vaccination

66
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what is the presentation of viral gastroenteritis

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like rotavirus, but not seasonal, duration may be longer
abdominal findings mostely benign; ~hyperactivity but no tenderness, no HSM
norwalk causes more vomitting than diarrhea

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what is the treatment of viral gastroenteritis

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supportive esp fluids

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69
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what is the presentation of Hep A

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significant GI upset (anorexia, v/d)
jaundice
liver tenderness and enlargement
incubation period 15-40 days, jaundice 5-10 days after initial symptoms

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what is the treatment of Hep A

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supportive

71
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what is the prevention of Hep A

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immunization, immune globulin if given within 1-2 weeks of exposure

72
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what is the presentation of pinworms

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intense perianal itching overnight

73
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what is the diagnostic test for pinworms

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“scotch tape test” in the morning before defecation/washing

74
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what is the treatment of pinworms

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mebendazole 100mg once PO, repeat in 2 weeks
wash linens
Treat entire house

75
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what is the presentation Kawasaki disease

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high fever, conjunctivitis, mucositis, rash, extremity changes, lymphadenopathy, cardiovascular inflammation

76
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what is the treatment of Kawasaki disease

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IV IG and aspirin

echocardiogram: done early acute phase and again 6-8weeks later

77
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what is the presentation of rabies

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drooling, seizures, signs of CNS dysfunction
universally fatal once symptoms occur

78
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what is the treatment of a suspected contact with rabies

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one dose immune globulin, series of rabies vaccine over a 2 week period (Pediatric ID)

79
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what is Varicella

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highly contageous herpes family virus
chickenpox is the primary illness (globar rash vs dermatomal)

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what is the presentation of varicella

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prodrome: low grade fever, HA, bachache, URI; 1-2 days prior to onset of rash
Rash: begins on face, scalp or trunk, scabs from 5-20 days

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what is the treatment of varicella

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supportive, PCN for bacterial superinfection, VZ IG if immunocompromised

82
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what is erythmea infectiosum

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parvovirus B19
mild flu-like symptoms followed by rash 10 days later
“slapped-cheek”, lacey-like pattern

83
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what is the treatment of erythema infectiosum

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supportive
avoid pregnant females

84
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what is molluscum

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poxavirus (soil virus)
umbilicated, white or whitish-yellow papules in groups

85
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what is the treatment of molluscum

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imiquimod, cantharidin, curettage, oral cimetidine, liquid nitrogen

86
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what is christmas tree with preceding herald patch

A

pityriasis rosea

87
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what is a fungus on head, groin, body or feet

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tinea (“ringworm”)

88
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What is Henoch-Schonlein purpura (igA vasculitis)

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inflammation and bleeding of small vessels in joints, intestine and kidneys
usually resulting form autoimmune response - preceding URI, allergic reaction, med, injury or cold weather response

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what is the treatment of Henoch-Schonlein purpura

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steroids (heme consult)

90
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What is ITP

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idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura
usual preceding viral illness; immune system now attacks own plateelts

91
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what is the treatment of ITP

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usu. resolves spontaneously, may need steroids, rare splenecomy; heme consult