ToRCHeS/Rashes Flashcards

1
Q

What are the ToRCHeS infections?

A

Toxoplasma Gondii
Rubella
CMV
HIV and HSV-2
Syphilis

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What are the ToRCHeS infections?

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Toxoplasma Gondii
Rubella
CMV
HIV and HSV-2
Syphilis

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3
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How is Toxoplasma Gondii transmitted?

A

Cat feces or undercooked meat

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4
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What is the triad seen with Toxoplasma Gondii infection in utero?

A

Chorioretinitis
Hydrocephalus
Intracranial calcifications

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5
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What is the triad seen with Toxoplasma Gondii infection in utero?

A

Chorioretinitis
Hydrocephalus
Intracranial calcifications

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6
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How is Rubella transmitted?

A

Respiratory droplets

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7
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What is the triad seen with Rubella infection in utero?

A

PDA
Cataracts
Deafness

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What is the triad seen with Rubella infection in utero?

A

PDA
Cataracts
Deafness

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9
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How is CMV transmitted?

A

Sexual contact or organ transplantation

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10
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What are signs of CMV infection in utero?

A

Deafness
Periventricular calcifications
Seizures
Rash

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What are the signs of CMV infection in utero?

A

Deafness
Periventricular calcifications
Seizures
Rash

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12
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How is HIV transmitted?

A

Sexual contact or needlestick

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13
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What are the signs of HIV infection in utero?

A

Chronic diarrhea
Recurrent infections

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14
Q

How is HSV-2 transmitted?

A

Skin/mucous membrane contact

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15
Q

What are the signs of HSV-2 infection in utero?

A

Vesicular lesions
Encephalitis

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16
Q

What are the signs of Syphilis infection in utero?

A

Snuffles
Hand/foot rash
Hepatosplenomegaly

17
Q

What causes Erythema Infectiosum (5th disease)?

A

Parvovirus B19

18
Q

Signs of Parvovirus B19 infection?

A

Slapped cheek - red/maculopapular rash that spreads down body

19
Q

What are 2 complications of Parvovirus B19 infection?

A

Arthropathy and Aplastic Crisis

20
Q

What can Parvovirus B19 cause in utero?

A

Fetal hydrops and death

21
Q

What causes the Measles?

A

Paramyxovirus

22
Q

What are the main signs of Measles?

A

4Cs
- Cough
- Coryza
- Conjunctivitis
- Koplik spots

23
Q

What are the main signs of Paramyxovirus infection?

A

4Cs
- Cough
- Coryza
- Conjunctivitis
- Koplik spots

24
Q

What may improve the symptoms of Measles?

A

Vitamin A

25
Q

What is a late term complication of the Measles?

A

Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis

26
Q

What are the symptoms of infection with Rubella?

A

Posterior auricular LAD
Rash that spreads down the body

27
Q

If there is a rash and prominent LAD, what is the likely cause?

A

Rubella

28
Q

What causes Roseola?

A

HHV-6 and HHV-7

29
Q

What are the symptoms of Roseola?

A

Very high fever
– when fever disappears => RASH

30
Q

What is a possible complication of Roseola?

A

Febrile seizures

31
Q

Chickenpox is caused by?

A

Varicella zoster

32
Q

When are you infectious with Chickenpox?

A

24 hours before rash and until the lesions crust over

33
Q

How can you distinguish Chickenpox from other rashes?

A

Lesions are all in different stages of healing

34
Q

What causes Hand Foot and Mouth disease?

A

Coxsackie Virus A

35
Q

What are the signs of Hand Foot and Mouth disease?

A

Oral ulcers with sore throat
Vesicular rash on the hands, feet and butt