ToRCHeS/Rashes Flashcards
What are the ToRCHeS infections?
Toxoplasma Gondii
Rubella
CMV
HIV and HSV-2
Syphilis
What are the ToRCHeS infections?
Toxoplasma Gondii
Rubella
CMV
HIV and HSV-2
Syphilis
How is Toxoplasma Gondii transmitted?
Cat feces or undercooked meat
What is the triad seen with Toxoplasma Gondii infection in utero?
Chorioretinitis
Hydrocephalus
Intracranial calcifications
What is the triad seen with Toxoplasma Gondii infection in utero?
Chorioretinitis
Hydrocephalus
Intracranial calcifications
How is Rubella transmitted?
Respiratory droplets
What is the triad seen with Rubella infection in utero?
PDA
Cataracts
Deafness
What is the triad seen with Rubella infection in utero?
PDA
Cataracts
Deafness
How is CMV transmitted?
Sexual contact or organ transplantation
What are signs of CMV infection in utero?
Deafness
Periventricular calcifications
Seizures
Rash
What are the signs of CMV infection in utero?
Deafness
Periventricular calcifications
Seizures
Rash
How is HIV transmitted?
Sexual contact or needlestick
What are the signs of HIV infection in utero?
Chronic diarrhea
Recurrent infections
How is HSV-2 transmitted?
Skin/mucous membrane contact
What are the signs of HSV-2 infection in utero?
Vesicular lesions
Encephalitis
What are the signs of Syphilis infection in utero?
Snuffles
Hand/foot rash
Hepatosplenomegaly
What causes Erythema Infectiosum (5th disease)?
Parvovirus B19
Signs of Parvovirus B19 infection?
Slapped cheek - red/maculopapular rash that spreads down body
What are 2 complications of Parvovirus B19 infection?
Arthropathy and Aplastic Crisis
What can Parvovirus B19 cause in utero?
Fetal hydrops and death
What causes the Measles?
Paramyxovirus
What are the main signs of Measles?
4Cs
- Cough
- Coryza
- Conjunctivitis
- Koplik spots
What are the main signs of Paramyxovirus infection?
4Cs
- Cough
- Coryza
- Conjunctivitis
- Koplik spots
What may improve the symptoms of Measles?
Vitamin A
What is a late term complication of the Measles?
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
What are the symptoms of infection with Rubella?
Posterior auricular LAD
Rash that spreads down the body
If there is a rash and prominent LAD, what is the likely cause?
Rubella
What causes Roseola?
HHV-6 and HHV-7
What are the symptoms of Roseola?
Very high fever
– when fever disappears => RASH
What is a possible complication of Roseola?
Febrile seizures
Chickenpox is caused by?
Varicella zoster
When are you infectious with Chickenpox?
24 hours before rash and until the lesions crust over
How can you distinguish Chickenpox from other rashes?
Lesions are all in different stages of healing
What causes Hand Foot and Mouth disease?
Coxsackie Virus A
What are the signs of Hand Foot and Mouth disease?
Oral ulcers with sore throat
Vesicular rash on the hands, feet and butt
