Lecture 8 Flashcards
What is rubeola (measles) common in?
Children
What are S/S of rubeola?
Low grade fever and can go up to 104-105
Dry Cough
Coryza (Runny nose)
Conjunctivitis
Sore throat
Koplik’s spots on the buccal mucosa
Red blotchy skin rash
What are some complications of rubeola?
OM
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Pregnancy complications
Encephalitis
Thrombocytopenia
How is the rubeola vax scheduled?
1st at 12-15months
2nd 4-6 years (at least 4 weeks after first dose)
2nd dose should be complete by 11-12years
How are mumps transmitted?
Air-born
Saliva
Contaminated surfaces
What should we do when to pts already with mumps?
Isolate them for 5 days after glands begin to swell
What are S/S of mumps?
Fever
Headache
Muscle aches
Tiredness
Loss of appetite
Parotitis (swollen and tender salivary glands)
What is the treatment for mumps?
None
What are some complications of mumps?
Orchitis
Encephalitis
Oophoritis/mastitis
Deadness
How do we prevent mumps?
Vaccine (MMR)
2 doses 88% effective
1 dose 78% effective
Dont share food and have clean hygiene
How is rubella spread transmitted?
Air-born
Direct contact
Bloodstream of pregnant women
What are S/S of rubella?
Mild fever, HA
Congestion, conjunctivitis
Rash (face, trunk, arm/leg) disappears in same fashion
Arthralagias
Symmetrical post auricular and occipital tender lymphadenopathy
What are some complications of rubella?
Arthritis (women mainly in fingers, wrists, knees)
OM/Encephalitis
Congenital rubella syndrome
When does a fetus have the highest risk of congenital rubella syndrome?
First trimester
What do you give to a pregnant mother if they contact rubella?
Hyperimmune globulin
But it doesn’t eliminate the baby getting congenital rubella syndrome
