Pediatric Infectious Disease Flashcards
What is the clinical manifestation of conjunctivitis
Bacterial
viral
or allergic
what is the presentation of bacterial conjunctivitis
erythema, cehmosis, itching, burning, mucopurulent exudate, matter in eyelashes
what is the presentation of viral conjunctivitis
erythema, chemosis, tearing (bilateral); HSV unilateral photophobia, fever, nose lesions
What is the presentation of allergic conjunctivitis
stringy mucoid exudate, swollen eyelids and conjunctiva, itching, tearing, headache, rhinitis
what is the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
erythromycin ointment or polymixin B/trimethorpim
warm soaks, no sharing towels or pillows/stress hygiene
What is the treatment of viral conjunctivitis
refer to ophthalmologist if HSV, otherwise cool compressess, supportive, hygiene
what is the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis
allergy referral if needed
What is the presentation of peri/orbital cellulitis
fever, swelling and erythema of surrounding tissues, deep red color of eyelid
proptosis, eye pain, decreased visition, limited extraocular motility think orbital cellulitis
what is the etiology of peri/orbital cellulitis
S. aureus
H. influenza
m. catarrhalis
What is the treatment of peri/orbital cellulitis
CBC with diff, EOMI, PERRLA
if even remotely thinking orbital cellulitis: CT scan
admission and IV antibiotics
if periorbital: augmentin (90mg/kg/day, BID)
What can cause otitis externa
retained moisure: penduomonas, s. aureus, eczema, weborrhea, psoriasis
What is the treatment of otitits externa
antimicrobial +/- steroid
cortisporin 2gtts in ear every 3-4 hours for 5-7 days
Floxin 5gtts in affected ear BID for 7 days
what is the etiology of otitis media
S.pneumonia, H. infleunza, M. catarrhalis
What are the causes of otitis media
Virual URI
Bacterial URI
allergic rhinitis
Eustachian tube dysfunction/anatomic
what are the symptoms of otitis media
ear pain
hearing loss
fever?
drainage?
What is the treatment of otitis media
pain management
watchful waiting?
antibacterial therapy: amox 90mg/kg/day, BID
What is the treatment of non-allergic rhinitis
nasal sprays
what is the treatment of viral rhinitis
nasal saline, steam?
What are the clinical findings with influenza
sudden onset high fever (102-106)
headache, chills, coryxa
vertigo, sore throat, body aches, cough
what is the treatment of influenza
supportive, treat high risk with anti-virals (immunocompromised, asthmatic, chronic illness, age 6mo - 6 years)
-tamiflu
What is the clinical manifestation of sinusitis
persistent nasal congestion, without improvemement after 10 days
severe and worsening symptoms
what is the etiology of sinusitis
98% is viral
10 days
fever
unremitting headache
gravity tests
What is the treatment of sinusitis
amoxicillin/amoxicillin-clavulanate 90mg/kg/day, usually BID
what are risk factors for thrush
common in first weeks of life, inhaled steroids, HIV infection, recent abx
What is the treatment of thrush
oral nystatin
(sterilize pacifiers, nipples, toys, etc)
what is the etiology of gingivostomatitis
herpes virus - 1
what is the clinical manifestation of gingivostomatitis
very sick, highly infectious
10+ ulcers of bucal mucoas, lips, tongue
may have fever, tender cervical nodes, inflammation
what is the treatment of gingivostomatitis
symtpomatic
if seen within 72 hours of onset: acyclovir, “magic mouthwash”
What is the etiology of bacterial pharyngitis
GAS
mycoplasma pneumonia
chlamydia pneumoia, groups C and G strep
what is the clinical manifestation of bacterial pharyngitis
tender anterior cervical nodes, palatial petechiae, beefy-red uvula, tonsillar exudate
what is the treatment of bacterial pharyngitis
amox 90mg/day BID/TID x 10 days
What is the centor criteria
used for bacterial pharyngitis
-adenopathy, tonsillar exudates, absence of cough, fever
What are complications of bacterial pharyngitis
rheumatic fever
glomerulonephritis
lemierre syndrome
tonsillar abscess