Roseola Flashcards
1
Q
What else is this called?
A
Exanthem Subitum, Sixth Disease, Pseudorubella, Roseola infantum
2
Q
Who gets this?
A
prior age 2
3
Q
What is it caused by?
A
Herpes 6 or 7
4
Q
What do you see first?
A
high fever 3-5 days, coryza, irritability and fatigue
5
Q
What occurs after fever disappears?
A
rash within 48 hrs
6
Q
Where does rash begin?
A
neck then goes to arms
7
Q
How long does rash last
A
48 hr
8
Q
Does it blanch?
A
yes
9
Q
Is it itchy?
A
no
10
Q
What else could you see?
A
nagayama spots
11
Q
What are red papules on soft palate?
A
nagayama spots
12
Q
What are some other presentations?
A
lymphadenopathy in cervical or occipital, szs, cough, diarrhea, meningitis, encephalitis, pneumonia, hepatitis
13
Q
How do you tx?
A
acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever
14
Q
How do you dx?
A
clinically
