Pediatrics TCM Conditions

Question 1

discribe and what are the 🚩

Chichen Pox
SHUI DOU

varicella-zoster virus which is a Herpes virus
“Water blister”

Answer 1

• Itchy
• ⚡️small raised blisters (papules) which crust

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⚡️highly contagious
DO NOT TREAT
⚡️ Airborne/ droplets

Varicella zoster virus remains dormant and if it’s reactivated later in life ➡️SHINGLES

Question 2

describe and what are the 🚩

Rubella
FENG SHA

3 days measels
Milder than Rubeola

Answer 2

⚡️ viral infection
⚡️malaise
⚡️starts on face and then spreads
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Contagious. Airborne
Rapidly worsening condition or signs of brain infection(encephalitis)

Question 3

In what condition do you see Forschheimer spots ?

Answer 3

GERMAN MEASLES
RUBELLA

Question 4

describe and what are the 🚩

RUBEOLA
MA ZHEN

9 day measel

Answer 4

• Fever
• cough
• sore throat
• conjuntivitis
• ⚡️Irregular macules

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Contagious virus
Affects respiratory system
⚡️Airborne

Question 5

describe and what are the 🚩

Whooping cough
DUN KE

Think “phlegm turbidity”

Answer 5

⚡️marked by sound made during inspiration, which resembles a roost crow! 5 coughs + catch a breath !

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⚡️Infectious respiratory disease
Requires antibiotics
May require hospitalization