Rashes Flashcards
What type of rash does measles display
kolpik spots
blotchy
What are common symptoms of mumps
fever
sweling on both sides of face
What are signs of rubella
Lymphadenopathy
rash startting on face
How long should children stay off school for measles, mumps or rubella
Measles: 4 days after rash appears
Mumps: 5 days after swelling
Rubella: 6 days after rash
At what ages do children get MMR vaccines
12-13 months
3 years and 4 months
Do you need treatment for slapped cheek syndrome (fifth disease) and who would you refer?
No
would refer pregnancy, blood disorders and symptoms of severe anaemia
How long should children stay off school for whooping cough (pertussis)?
V contagious, 5 days after starting abx
How long should children with chicknpox stay off school
until scabs form roughly 5 days
Which would you apply first, steroid or emollient
emollient then wait around 15-30mins before applying topical CCS
What is treatment for scabies and who needs to be treated
permethrin (2+)
or malathion (6+ months)
all household contacts to treat
What are the symptoms of scarlet fever and is referral needed
Initially high temp, flushed cheeks, swollen strawberry tongu
then red/itchy sandpaper rash developing 24-48hrs aftr initial sympoms
-refer all as need abx and notifiable diseasw
What are the symptoms of scarlet fever and is referral needed
Initially high temp, flushed cheeks, swollen strawberry tongu
then red/itchy sandpaper rash developing 24-48hrs aftr initial sympoms
-refer all as need abx and notifiable diseasw
What is treatment for scarlet fever
phenoxymethylpnicillin or azithromycin
can you catch chickenpox from someone with shingles
yes if haven’t had chicknpox
but cannot catch shingles from chickenpox
