Scarlet fever Flashcards
1
Q
More common in
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Aged 2-6
2
Q
Most common organism causing Scarlet fever
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Strep pyogenes
3
Q
How is scarlet fever spread
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It is spread via the respiratory route by inhalation or ingestion
4
Q
Presentation
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Fever: 24-48 hrs
Malaise, headache, nausea/vomiting
Sore throat
Strawberry tongue
Rash: Sandpaper texture
5
Q
Diagnosis
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Throat swab should be taken but commence antibiotics immediately
6
Q
Management:
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Oral penicillin for 10 days
Azithromycin for penicillin allergic patients
Can return back to school 24 hours after starting antibiotics
7
Q
Complications
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Otitis media is the most common
Rheumatic fever: 20 days after infection
Acute glomerulonephritis: 10 days after infection
