Wk 17: Paediatric infectious diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What causes impetigo?
A
Staphylococcus aureus or streptococcus pyogenes
2
Q
What is the presentation of impetigo?
A
- Small red lesions
- Weep
- Form yellow crust
3
Q
What is the OTC treatment for impetigo?
A
Hydrogen peroxide 1% (BD/TDS for 5 days)
4
Q
What is the counselling points for impetigo?
A
- Use own face towel
- Keep away from school until rash clears
5
Q
What are the symptoms of slapped cheek syndrome?
A
- Fever 38
- Ruuny nose
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Upset stomach
- Generally unwell
6
Q
What causes slapped cheek syndrome?
A
Parvovirus b19
7
Q
How contagious is slapped cheek syndrome?
A
Not contagious once rash appears - 4-14 days after infected
8
Q
What is hand, foot + mouth?
A
- Causes mouth ulcers + spots on hands + feet
- Clears up w/in 7-10 days
- Develops 3-5 days after exposure
9
Q
What are the symptoms of scarlet fever?
A
- Flu like symptoms
- High temp
- Sore throat + swollen neck glands
- 12-48hrs later: rash on chest (sandpaper)
- White coating on tongue peels leaving it red, swollen + covered in bumps
10
Q
How long does the symptoms of scarlet fever last and is it infectious?
A
- Symptoms last 1 wk
- Infections 6 days before symptoms until 24hrs after 1st antibiotic
- No antibiotic: 2-3 wks after symptom
11
Q
What is the treatment for scarlet fever?
A
- Pen V QDS 10 days
- Drink cool fluids
- Eat soft food if sore throat
- Paracetamol for fever
- Calamine lotion/antihistamine for itching
12
Q
What are the symptoms of measles?
A
- Spread by droplet inhalation/contact
- Prodromal period: severe flu + conjunctivitis
- Develop white spots inner cheek + gums (koplik spots)
- Rash behind ears + hairline moving down trunk
13
Q
Would you refer measles?
A
Yes
14
Q
What are the symptoms of german measles/rubella?
A
- Cold like w/ lymphadenopathy (usually asymptomatic)
- Rash doesn’t spread head downwards
- Not as contagious
- Dangerous in early pregnancy
15
Q
What causes chickenpox?
A
Varicella zoster
