scarlet roseola mono Flashcards
1
Q
roseola
what causes roseola infantum?
A
human herpesvirus 6
2
Q
roseola
how long is it infectious for?
A
whole period of disease
3
Q
roseola
what are the typical symptoms?
A
- fever
- rash; small pink spots, not itchy
- loss of apetite
- swollen eyelids/neck
4
Q
roseola
what symptoms warrant referral?
A
- fever for over 5 days
- refusing fluids/feeds
- no reaction to antipyretics
- dehydration symptoms
5
Q
mono
what causes glandular fever?
A
epstein-barr virus
6
Q
mono
how long is it infectious for?
A
7 weeks before symptoms, months after symptoms
7
Q
mono
what are the symptoms?
A
- fever
- fatigue
- sore throat
- fine rash
- swollen neck glands
- splenic enlargement (later)
8
Q
mono
what symptoms warrant referral?
A
- yellowing eyes/skin
- abdominal/stomach pain
- difficulty breathing/swallowing
9
Q
scarlet
what causes scarlet fever?
A
group A beta-haemolytic streptococci
associated with pharyngitis
10
Q
scarlet
how long is it infectious for?
A
6 days pre symptoms, 24 hours post antibiotic
11
Q
scarlet?
what are the symptoms?
A
- red rash
- red lines
- flushed face
- strawberry tongue (white then red)
12
Q
scarlet
what symptoms require referral?
A
- scarlet fever symptoms
- no improvement after a week
- ill again after fever improves
- contact with scarlet fever patient
- also has chickenpox
