Exanthems Flashcards
1
Q
Which exanthem is the only childhood viral exanthem that starts on
the trunk?
A
Roseola Infantum
(Sixth’s Disease)
2
Q
What virus causes Roseola Infantum (Sixth’s Disease)
A
Human Herpes virus 6 or 7
3
Q
What virus causes Hand Foot and Mouth disease
A
Coxsackie A
4
Q
What 2 diseases are caused by Coxsackie virus A
A
- Hand Foot and Mouth disease
- Herpangina
5
Q
What virus causes Mumps
A
Paramyxovirus
6
Q
What are the 2 common complications of mumps
A
- Orchitis in males
- Acute pancreatitis (MCC acute panc in kids)
also causes: oophoritis, encephalitis, aseptic meningitis, deafness, arthritis, infertility
7
Q
What virus causes Rubeola (Measles)
A
paramyxovirus
8
Q
what reduces mortality in all children with measles
A
Vitamin A
9
Q
What are the 5 complications of Rubeola (measles)
A
1. Diarrhea
2. AOM
- PNA
- Conjunctivitis
- Encephalitis
