Rash

Question 1

What gives a non blanching rash?

Answer 1

Meningococcal sepsis
NAI
HSP
ITP

Question 2

What do henoch scholein purpura look like?

Answer 2

Palpable purpuric symmetrical rash on legs and buttocks
Joint and tummy pain
Inflamed blood vessels

Question 3

What is toxic shock syndrome?

Answer 3

Streptococcal or staphylococcal infection
Sunburn like rash
Flu symptoms
D and V
Whites of eyes, tongue and lips go bright red

Question 4

What are petechia?

Answer 4

Pinprick red or purple spot on the skin caused by bleeding

Question 5

What are purpura?

Answer 5

Non blanching red or purple spots

Question 6

What are the signs of leukaemia?

Answer 6

Pallor over mucous membranes
Generalised lymphadenopathy
Hepatosplenomegaly
Petechia, purpura and ecchymosis

Question 7

What is immune thrombocytopaenic purpura?

Answer 7

Purpura due to low platelets as immune system has attacked them

Question 8

What is ecchymosis?

Answer 8

Bruising

Question 9

What are the features of measles?

Answer 9

Dark reddish or brown rash
Starts 3-5 days after symptoms begin
Starts on face at hairline
Moves down to neck, body and limbs