Peds ID uworld Flashcards
(125 cards)
causes of meningitis in children
v3 mos
- GBS
- e coli and other gram negatives
- listeria
- herpes simplex virus
3 mos to 10 yrs
- s pneumo
- neisseria meningitidis
^11 yrs
-neisseria meningiditis
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low wbc can be a sign of sepsis in an infant
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espec w left shift (bands)
define neonatal sepsis
systemic bacterial infection v28 days of life
define early vs late-onset neonatal sepsis and what bug is the most common cause of each
early v7 days of life
late 7-28 days of life
GBS is the most common cause of both
most common cause of meningitis in peds v3 mos old
GBS
how have early onset vs late onset neonatal sepsis incidence changed relatively to each other and how is this accomplished
early onset, v7 days vertical transmission from mom during birth, has been much reduced thanks to Universal Screening and intrapartum abx
late onset 7=28 days horizontal transmission (person to person with unwashed hands) has not changed in incidence
signs of neonatal jaundice
non-specific
poor po, irritable, hyperthermic or hypothermic, respiratory distress, vomiting, jaundice…
symptoms of neonatal meningitis
hypotonia, full fontanelles, apnea, seizures
plus nonspecific sepsis symptoms
poor po, irritable, hyperthermic or hypothermic, respiratory distress, vomiting, jaundice.
TF
all neonates with suspected sepsisshould get bcx ucx csfcx and empiric abx
why or why not?
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high incidence in newborns
non-specific presentation
high morbidity and mortality
TF
h flu b is a common cause of newborn sepsis
why or why not?
F
- low prevalence (herd immunity from older age vaccinations)
- protective maternal antibodies
when to think Listeria vs GBS as cause of newborn sepsis
usually GBS in kid v3mos, just the most common
think more Listeria if seems pregnant mom had flu-like symptoms after unpasteurized dairy, canned meats
chorioretinitis, hydrocephalus, intracranial calcifications in newborn think…
congenital toxoplasmosis
duration and symptoms of catarrhal phase of pertussis
1-2 weeks
mild cough, rhinitis
duration and symptoms of paroxysmal phase of pertussis
2-6 weeks cough with inspiratory whoop, posttussive emesis
duration and symptoms of convalescent phase of pertussis
weeks to months
gradual resolution of cough, whoop, posttussive emesis
diagnose pertussis
culture or pcr of nasopharynx
(or dx clinically if classic symptoms)
lymphocyte predominant leukocytosis
treat pertussis
wait to confirm diagnosis or treat based on clinical suspision?
macrolide (azythromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin)
treat based on clinical suspicion, do not wait to confirm with nasopharyngeal pcr or cx or lymphocytosis on labs
paroxysmal cough, posttussive emesis, subconjunctival hemorrhages, lymphocytosis
think…
pertussis
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prior pertussiss infection and/or immunization with acellular pertussis vaccine provide lifelong immunity
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immunity to pertussis wanes
that is why we give 5 DTaP doses during infancy
boost with Tdap age 11-18 and each pregnancy
heterophile antibody test for…
mono
tf
paroxysmal cough, posttussive emesis, subconjunctival hemorrhages, lymphocytosis
in unvaccinated patient
think flu
F
flu sx fever, cough, myalgias
this patient likely has pertussis
Congenital Rubella Syndrome
clinical triad
diagnosis
prevention
cataracts/glaucoma
sensorineural hearing loss
congenital heart disease (PDA)
Rubella IgM
PCR
maternal immunization with live attenuated rubella prior to conception
newborn
SGA small for gestational age
cataracts/glaucoma
PDA
think…
congenital rubella syndrome
prenatal maternal infection with rubella looks like…
asymptomatic
vs
prodrome fever cough conjunctivitis followed by diffuse maculopapular rash