Slapped Cheek Syndrome Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What are the Causes?
A
Paravirus B - Viral - droplet or direct contact.
2
Q
What is its epidemiology ?
A
Common in children, uncommon in adults and infants younger than 1 y/o but can affect all ages
3
Q
What are the signs and symptoms?
A
Fever, Flu like symptoms - Slapped red checks - could be present all over legs and body too
4
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Self limiting and mends on its own - paracetamol or antihistamines and calamine/emollient
5
Q
What is the age limit for Piriton?
A
1 y/o liquid
6
Q
What is piriton?
A
Chlorphenamine - sedating
7
Q
What is the cetirizine age limit?
A
2 y/o liquid, 6 y/o tablets , less sedating =RASH = Not contagious so can go to school
8
Q
What are the red flags?
A
PIPE B - Pregnancy, immunosuppressed,purple rashes, extremely unwell, Blood disorders
