Rash associated infections

Question 2

Rash Reverse

-Fever -Rash beings on trunk moves out to arms and neck

Answer 2

Roseola (exanthema subitum, sixth disease)

Question 2

Rash Reverse

-Spread by droplets -Often asymptomatic. Macupapular rash, fever, malaise

Answer 2

Rubella (German Measles)

Question 3

Rash Reverse

Transmitted rats to humans via fleas maculopapular rash concentrated on trunk -Rickettsia typhi -Tx: Doxy

Answer 3

Typhus (endemic)

Question 4

Rash Reverse

-Maliase, fever -Rash–> begins on face/behind ears spreads to trunk and extremities -Koplik spots: tiny “table crystals” on mucus membranes

Answer 4

Rubeola (Measles)

Question 5

Rash Reverse

-Acute febrile illness. -Strawberry tongue & fissuring lips -Self limiting

Answer 5

Kawasaki Syndrome

Question 6

Rash Reverse

Sandpaper rash. Strawberry tongue Tx: PCN

Answer 6

Scarlet fever

Question 7

Rash Reverse

-Parovirus -Fiery red “slapped cheeks”

Answer 7

Erythema infectious (fifth disease)

Question 8

Rash Reverse

-Staph auerus produces exotoxin -Fever, vomiting, watery diarrhea, macular erythematous rash -Desquamation -Tx: Antistaphylococcal

Answer 8

Toxic Shock Syndrome

Question 9

Rash Reverse

Malaise, cough, HA, Rickettsia prowazekii Tx: Doxy

Answer 9

Typhus (epidemic)

Question 10

Rash Reverse

-Fevers, chills, HA, -Rash starts at wrists and spreads centrally -Tx: Doxy

Answer 10

Rocky mountain spotted fever