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Pediatric Infectious Dz Flashcards

1
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URI also known as

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common cold

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2
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normal number of URI/year

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8-12

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3
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daycare increases the URI by

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50% more

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4
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1 pathogen for URI

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rhinovirus (2nd and 3rd: adenovirus and coronavirus)

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5
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sx a/w rhinovirus

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URI sx, usually no GI sx

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sx a/w adenovirus

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URI sx + conjunctivitis +/1 diarrhea

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7
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URI course

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sx develop 2-3 days post exposure, last up to 2 weeks

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8
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complications of URI

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AOM, pneumonia

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9
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tx of URI

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self limiting, symptomatic (fluid, saline nasal, bulb-syringe nasal, cool mist humidifier)

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10
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OTC treatment for URI

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  1. acetaminophen for >3mo, ibuprofen >7mo

2. cough/cold preps: do not use pt <6yo, 6-12yo: single ingredient only

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seborrheic dermatitis

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cradle cap: yellow greasy scales on scalp

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12
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pathogen causing cradle cap

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+/- colonization of Malessezia yeast

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13
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tx of cradle cap

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conservative, self limited may try frequent shampooing, small amount of mineral oil followed by gentle brushing

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14
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persistent/severe cases of cradle cap

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r/o tinea capitis (fungal which is requires antifungal therapy)

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enterobiasis (pinworms) sx

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usually asymptomatic,anal itching, excoriation in perianal area

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16
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pinworms: anal itching characteristic

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at night

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17
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how pinworms transmitted ?

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eggs under fingernails –> transmission

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18
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pinworms dx

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scotch tape test

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19
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tx of pinworms

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mebendazole (vermox), treat the whole family, wash bedding in hot water.

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20
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prevention of pinworms

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hand washing, clip nails short, avoid scratching the anus

21
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diaper dermatitis types (3)

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irritant dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, candidal dermatitis (yeast)

22
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diaper dermatitis -irritant

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skin irritated by friction + contact with urine/stool soaked diaper

23
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sx of diaper dermatitis-irritant

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classic pattern rash that SPARES SKIN FOLDS

24
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diaper dermatitis-allergic contact dermatitis

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less common, look for other si/sx of atopy

25
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diaper dermatitis-candidal dermatitis

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follows irritant dermatitis; colonization with yeast, INVOLVES SKIN FOLDS, beefy red moist erythema, satellite lesions

26
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which diaper dermatitis spares skin folds?

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Irritant

27
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beefy red moist erythema and satellite lesions are a/w?

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candidal diaper dermatitis

28
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tx of IRRITANT diaper dermatitis

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moister barrier: creams, no OTC abx ointment, air

29
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tx of ALLERGIC diaper dermatitis

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moister barrier, change diaper type + identify allergy

30
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tx of CANDIDAL diaper dermatitis

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moister barrier: creams, no OTC abx ointment, air, antifungal cream: clotrimAZOLE

31
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pediculus capitis

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head lice

32
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pathogens of head lice

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obligate ectoparasites : live on human, feed on human blood, infest the socially active (school children 3-12 yo)

33
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clinical presentation of head lice

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typically asymptomatic, itching of scalp, neck, ears, hx of close contact w/infected individual

34
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tx of head lice (pediculus capitis)

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< 2 mo: mechanical removal +supportive measures

>= 2 mo: pediculicide (permethrin or pyrethrins + piperonyl butoxide )

35
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how to apply pediculus

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at days 0 and 9 or days 0,7, and 13 to 15 as these products are NOT ovicidal

36
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hand foot mouth ( HF&M) dz caused by this pathogen

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coxsackievirus

37
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HF&M dz sx

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fever, oral lesion (buccal mucosa/tongue, palate/peritonsillar area), lesions of the hands &feet , occasionally on buttocks/genitals

38
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HF&M tx

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HYDRATION : popsicles
IBU or APAP for fever/discomfort
Caution w/topical oral analgesics (anbesol, orajel)

39
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Impetigo types

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non-bullous –COMMON

bullous –RARE

40
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Impetigo pathogen

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staph aureus ( mostly)

41
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where on body impetigo occur?

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areas of trauma : nasal passages and corner of mouth

42
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impetigo appearance

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start as vesicles, rupture results in HONEY COLORED CRUST

43
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tx of impetigo

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topical abx (mupirocin cream)

44
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erythema infectiosum (fifth dz) caused by

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human parvovirus B-19

45
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fifth dz sx

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initial: fever, cough, ha, n/v

2-5 days later: SLAPPED CHEEKS w/ circumoral pallor, LACE-LIKE RASH (trunk/limbs) follows slapped cheeks

46
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tx of fifth dz

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supportive

47
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oral candidiasis (thrush) caused by

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candida albicans yeast (infection of oral mucosa)

48
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thrush sx

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adherent while plaques (r/o milk residue), underlying mucosa is reddened and friable, decreased feeding (painful)

49
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thrush tx

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Nystatin suspension, treat MOM PRN

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