Infectious diseases Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
cause of scarlet fever
A
group A haemolytic streptococcus pyogenes
2
Q
symptoms of scarlet fever
A
fever
strawberry tongue
rash
sore throat
3
Q
what is the rash like in scarlet fever?
A
sandpaper like
first on torso
spares palms/soles
4
Q
management of scarlet fever
A
oral penicillin for 10 days
can return to school 24 hours after antibiotics commenced
5
Q
cause of kawasaki disease
A
unknown
possibly autoimmune
6
Q
symptoms of kawasaki disease
A
fever - no response to antipyretics red cracked lips conjunctival redness strawberry tongue red rash cervical lymphadenopathy
7
Q
what to be aware of in kawasaki disease?
A
coronary aneurysms - do echo to check
8
Q
management of kawasaki disease
A
high dose aspirin
IV immunoglobulin
9
Q
what is slapped cheek?
A
parovirus B19
10
Q
symptoms of parovirus B19
A
slapped cheek rash
mild fever
11
Q
management of parovirus B19
A
supportive management unless pregnant or have a blood disorder
