Rubeola (Measles) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the other name for measles?
A
Rubeola.
2
Q
What is the other name for rubeola?
A
Measles.
3
Q
How is rubeola different from rubella?
A
Similar clinical presentation, but rubeola usually has worse symptoms.
4
Q
How is rubeola (measles) transmitted?
A
Nasopharyngeal droplet secretions.
5
Q
Name the 3 C’s of rubeola
A
- Cough, severe and dry
- Coryza
- Conjunctivitis
6
Q
What is the pathonomonic sign of measles?
A
Koplik spots in the mouth.
7
Q
What is the management of measles?
A
Supportive care and contact public health.
8
Q
A mom asks you why she should be worried about measles. What do you say?
A
- Otitis media and deafness
- Pneumonitis
- Hepatitis
- Glomerulonephritis
- Myocarditis
- Encephalitis
9
Q
When are measles vaccinations provides to kids?
A
12 months AND 4-6 years.
10
Q
What demographic should NOT receive the MMR vaccine?
A
- Under 12 months of age
- Pregnant people
- Immunocompromised people
11
Q
What is the progression of measles?
A
- Cough, coryza, conjunctivitis and fever
- Koplik spots 3-4 days after
- Erythematous maculopapular rash 3-5 days after startin from head to extremities
- Desquamation
