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What is a macule/macular rash?

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<1cm, circular, flat, with red, brown, or blue discolouration

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What is a papule/papular rash?

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<0.5 cm, superficial, solid, elevated with varied colours

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What is a morbilliform rash?

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erythematous macules and papules that resemble measels

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what is a vesicle?

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<1cm circular collection of free fluid

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What is a pustule?

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Vesicle containing pus

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What is a petechiae or petechial rash?

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Pinpoint round sports that form as the result of bleeding

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What in an exanthem?

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A rash that appears abruptly and affects several areas of the skin simultaneously

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most viral exanthems affect… and are.. (2 things)

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Affect mainly children and are non-specific and self limiting

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Measles virus (MeV) presents with what kind of rash?

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Morbilliform rash

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What is another name for measles

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rubeola

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What is measles an infection of?

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the respiratory tract

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How is measles spread? Is it very contagious or not?

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Spread by aerosol and contact and is highly contagious

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What is the R naught value?

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Average number of people that one sick person will infect

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What is the infectious period for Measles?

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4 days before the onset of the rash and the 14 days after the rash has cleared

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What are 4 symptoms of Measles?

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  1. Fever
  2. The 3 C’s
  3. Koplik spots in the mouth
  4. Morbilliforme rash
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What are the 3 C’s of measles?

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cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis

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What is the morbilliforme rash of measles like? where does it first appear? does it spread?

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generalized, maculopapular, and erythematous

First appears on the face and neck
- spreads quickly to entire body

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What are 5 potential complications resulting from an infection with measles?

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  1. Bronchitis
  2. Pneumonia
  3. Encephalitis
  4. Death
  5. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)
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What is Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)?

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a rare and progressive neurological disorder that can appear years after measles infections

people die usually within 3 years

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What % of the population needs to be vaccinated in order to benefit from heard immunity?

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at least 90%

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How is serology useful in differentiating between acute disease and previous exposure?

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high IgM levels correlate to acute disease where IgG levels correlate to immunity

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How is molecular detection useful in the diagnosis of measles?

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MeV is a resp. virus but will spread to other areas including the bladder

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What kind of molecular method is used to test for measles? using what sample?

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RT-PCR from nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, and urine sample

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Which is more sensitive? RT-PCR or IgM serology?

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RT-PCR

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Why is molecular detection more useful for measles?
can detect viremia before the rash appears
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How is rubella virus (RuV) transmitted?
droplet and vertical transmission from nasal or throat secretions
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Why is rubella a concern for pregnant women?
can result in birth defects and miscarriage as well as congenital rubella syndrome (CRS)
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What is the usual result of a rubella infection in adults?
self limiting rash
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What is another name for rubella?
german measles
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What is the rash presentation for rubella?
another maculopapular, mobilliform rash on the skin also petechial rash presentation on the uvula
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What is the infectious period like for rubella?
7 days before to 14 days after the rash
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What is the incubation period for rubella?
14 to 21 days
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When are children most contagious with rubella?
when the rash is erupting
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Where does the rash usually present for rubella?
on the torso, arms and face (as well as the uvula)
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What is congenital rubella syndrome?
child contracting rubella from the mother in utero
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What are the outcomes of CRS?
``` Deafness Cataracts in the eyes Heart problems - patent ductus arteriosus Meningoencephalitis Microcephaly Mental or growth retardation Enlarged liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly) Skin lesions (exanthem) Bleeding problems ```
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What is the viral cause of erythema infectiosum?
parvovirus b19
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how is parvovirus b19 transmitted?
droplet and vertical transmission
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When is the infectious period for parvovirus B19
before the onset of the rash
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What is the prodrome of symptoms for erythema infectiosum? who is the most common in?
low grade fever, malaise, headache, coryza, myalgias, joint pain more common in adults
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What is the exanthem progression for erythema infectiosum?
Begins with bright red "slapped" cheeks - fades over 1-4 days Symmetric, reticular (lace like), erythematous eruption appears on trunk and extremities - lasts 5-9 days
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What is a potential complication for parvovirus B19 infections?
Aplastic crisis | - infection of RBC progenitors leads to reticulocytopenia
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What is the treatment for aplastic crisis? who is most susceptible?
immunosuppressed are particularly at risk treatment is blood transfusion
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What is a result of aplastic crisis in a fetus?
Anemia which can cause Hydrops fetalis | - Intrauterine growth retardation, pleural/pericardial effusions, and death
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What is the main way to test for parvovirus infection/immunity?
serology
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What do HHV-6 and HHV-7 cause?
Roseola infanticum also called exanthema subitum
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What is the transmission for HHV 6 and 7?
unknown, likely droplet and contact
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When are HHV 6 and 7 an issue?
when someone is immunocompromised - leads to significant morbidity
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What is the difference in presentation for Roseola infanticum between children and adolescents?
Children: maculopapular mobilliform rash Adolescents: Papular purpuric gloves and socks syndrome. Purple or brownish-red spots
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What viruses causes hand foot and mouth disease?
Enteroviruses, echoviruses and coxsackie viruses
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What kind of distribution do enteroviruses have?
Seasonal - common in late summer and early fall
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What are the exanthem vs enanthem of HFM disease?
Exanthem (blister like macules and papules) and enanthem (oral lesions) resembling aphthae (“canker sores”)
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What comes first for HFM disease? the exanthem or the enanthem?
the enanthem (canker sore like lesions in the mouth) appears first later presents with macules and papules on the hands and feet - painful erythemic vesicles and erosions on
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What is done to treat HFM disease?
nothing, self limiting and usually resolves in a few days
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another name for HHV-3 is....
Varicella zoster virus (VZV)
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What is the transmission like for VZV?
aerosol/airborne (like measles)
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What is the infectious period for VZV?
1-2 days before the onset of the rash until the lesions have crusted over
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Is there a vaccine for VZV?
yes
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what treatments are available for VZV?
acyclovir or VZIG (immunoglobulin)
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What is the rash like for VZV? progression?
Generalized and pruritic (itchy) Rapid progression from macules to papules to vesicules with crusting
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What is a/are some severe complication(s) of VZV in children? in adults?
Children: - Bacterial infections (skin and soft tissue) - CNS infections and encephalitis - zoster Severe pneumonia (adults)
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What is herpes zoster?
Reactivation of HHV-3 later in life occurring in specific dermatomes - very painful vesicular eruptions
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What are dermatomes?
areas on skin supplied by sensory nerves
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What is disseminated zoster? When does that occur?
zoster spanning more than more dermatome usually if someone is immunosuppressed/compromised
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What is the most sensitive and specific method for testing of HZV?
PCR
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When do you use serology as a means for testing for HZV?
only to test for immunity | - prenatal screening
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What treatments are available for VZV? When do you give either one?
Antivirals (ex: acyclovir, cidofovir, foscarnet) VZIG (immunoglobulin) - exposed neonate or susceptible adult
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What are the two vaccines for VZV? when are either of them given?
Varivax (“chickenpox vaccine”) -Childhood vaccination programs Zostavax (“shingles vaccine”) -Reduces severity and occurrences of PHN

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