Viral exanthems Flashcards
3 C’s of Measles prodrome
Cough, choriza, conjuctivitis
Measles etiology
Paramyxovirus
Measles prodrome
day 10 of incubation, 3 C’s
Erythematous, blanching, maculopapular rash
Koplik spots in buccal mucosa
Measles (rubeola)
Erythema infectiosum etiology
Parvovirus B-19
“slapped cheek rash”
Erythema infectiousum
fever–> rash on face –> rash on body 2-3 days after
Erythema infectiosum
measles-like rash, fever and rash occurring together lasting for 3 days, lymphadenopathy
Rubella
Roseola infantum etiology
herpes virus 6 & 7
high fever for 1-5 days, followed by pink maculopapular rash starting on neck and chest and spreads
Roseola Infantum
Coxsackie A16 virus
Hand, foot, and mouth disease
sore throat, vesicles on buccal mucosa
vesicles on hands, feet, and butt
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Poxvirus
Molluscum contagiosum
flesh-colored, pearly, umbilicated lesions anywhere except palms and the soles
Molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum treatment
removal to stop spread- cryotherapy, curretage, Podofilox
Spontaneously remits in 6 mo. or more