Chickenpox Flashcards
1
Q
Pathophysiology of chicken pox and shingles?
A
Osmosis
2
Q
Agent IP and spread?
A
Varicella zoster
1-3 w
Respi droplets
3
Q
Clinical features?
A
Typical vesicular rash + fever
4
Q
Complications?
A
1.bacterial superinfection Staphylococcal Streptococcal May lead to toxic shock syndrome or necrotizing fasciitis 2.CNS cerebellitis General encephalitis Aseptic meningitis 3.immunocompromised Hemorrhagic lesions Pneumonitis Progressive and disseminated infection Disseminated intravascular coagulation
5
Q
Tx?
A
In IC aciclovir IV within 96hrs of exposure
VZIg in high risk IC
6
Q
Mnemonic for the day of rash from onset of fever
A
Very Sick People Must Take Retirement Early
