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Virus associated with Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
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Coxsackievirus A16 & Enterovirus 71
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Name for endemic, contagious disease produced by streptococcal, erythrogenic toxin?
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Scarlet Fever
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Another name for rubella?
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german measles, 3-day measles
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what trimester is more likely to have congenital rubella syndrome?
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first trimester
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Most common anomalies associated with congenital rubella syndrome?
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auditory -- sensorineural deafness
ophthalmic - cataracts, micro-ophthalmia, glaucoma, chorioretinitis cardiac -- PDA, peripheral pulm art stenosis, ASD or VSD neurologic -- microcephaly, meningoencephalitis, mental retardation also, intrauterine and postnatal growth retardation |
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How long after MMR should you wait to get pregnant?
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at least 2 months
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How do you distinguish a recent infection from a pre-existing rubella infection?
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Measurement of IgG avidity (avidity-ELISA). low is recent, high avidity usu pre-existing
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Which complication of rubella is more common in adults? children?
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adults 1:6000 get encephalitis/cns
children 1:3000 get thrombocytopenia |
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Main target of Parovirus B19?
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red cell receptor globoside (blood group P antigen) of erythroid progenitor cells of the bone marrow
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B19 causes what diseases?
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- erythema infectiosum (immunocompetent)
- transient aplastic crisis in people with hemolytic disorders - red cell aplasia and chronic anemia in immunosuppressed people - in utero causes hydrops fetalis or congenital anemia |
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Three stages of B19?
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Facial erythema ("slapped cheek") which spares nasolabial folds and circumoral region, Net pattern erythema, Recurrent phase (can be for 2-3 wks)
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What is papular-purpuric "gloves and socks" syndrome?
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seen in b19 infection; fever, pruritic edema followed by pain and petchial involvement of hands and feet with sharp demarcation at the wrists and ankles, and enanthem of petechiae and oral erosions
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Who is more susceptible to Polyarthropathy Syndrome and Pruritus?
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Women -- severe, symmetric polyarthritis which is similar to RA, may be migratory, RF factor can be positive. Can also mimic lupus clinically and serologically.
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How do you diagnose the Polyarthropathy is from B19?
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anti-parvovirus B19 IgM and IgG is diagnostic. IgM disappears in first few months, so test early. In general, IgM is most sensitive indicator of B19 disease -- appears 10-14 days after infection, and disappears up to 3 months later. IgG persists.
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What pattern of arthropathy is seen in children?
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equal male and female; two patterns: polyarticular (>5 joints) and pauciarticular (affecting 4 or fewer joints). knee is most common (82%), labs are normal, usu lasts <4 months
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what is fetal hydrops?
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severe anemia, CHF, & generalized edema in unborn fetus
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Eponyms for Roseola infantum
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exanthem subitum, "sudden rash," sixth disease, 3-day fever, rose rash of infants
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Percentage of population over age two with HHV6 Abs?
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over 90%, common cause of fever in infants.
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When does the rash of Roseola appear?
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rash begins as fever subsides
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Another name for Kawasaki Syndrome
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Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome
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What are the Diagnostic Features of Kawasaki's disease?
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"CRASH & BURN"
Fever >5days plus four of the following: Bilateral conjunctivitis Mucous membrane changes (Red fissured lips, red pharynx, strawberry tongue) LE changes (Erythema of palms or soles, Edema of hands and feet, Desquamation) Rash (erythematous exanthema) Cervical Lymphadenopathy (1+ node greater than 1.5cm) |
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Is there a sore throat with Kawasaki's?
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No
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Name two disease with 'strawberry tongue'
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Kawasaki's, Scarlet Fever
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First Disease?
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Measles
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Second Disease?
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Scarlet Fever
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Third Disease
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Rubella
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Fourth Disease
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Dukes' disease (probably coxsackievirus or echovirus)
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Fifth Disease
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Erythema Infectiousum
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Sixth Disease
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Roseola infantum
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What are some other clinical features of Kawasaki's besides the major diagnostic factors?
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Abdominal: hydrops of the bladder
Urethritis: sterile pyuria Arthritis: polyarticular arthritis or arthralgia Aseptic meningitis |
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What infection is a major cause of acquired heart disease?
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Kawasaki's
Leading cause of morbidity & mortality for this disease seen in 25% of untreated children |
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Risk Factors for developing cardiac aneurysms in Kawasaki's?
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Fever for more than 10 days, recurrence of fever after 48 hour afebrile period, arrhythmias other than first degree heart block, male gender, less than 1 year old, cardiomegaly, and low platelet count/Hct/albumin at presentation, delayed treatment
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What lab is distinctive for Kawasaki's?
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Thrombocytosis
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Treatment of Kawasaki's?
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Acute Stage:
IVGG 2g/kg over 10-12 hours ASA 80 to 100mg/kg/day every 6 hours Chronic: Repeat Echo, CBC, ESR at 2-3 weeks and again at 6-8 weeks Discontinue ASA if normal at 6-8 weeks, may have to continue low dose 3 to 5 mg/kg/day single dose indefinitely if aneurysm formation is seen. |
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Name some pyrogenic toxin superantigens
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toxic shock syndrome toxin-1, exfoliating toxin, staphylocccal enterotoxins A through E, and streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxins A through C, and streptococcal M protein
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What are superantigens?
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proteins with special structure made by bacteria or viruses that are NOT PROCESSED by the antigen presenting cells, and instead bind directly to the MHCII causing nonspecific stimulation of T-cells
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Superantigens activate what % of T-cell population?
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5-30% (versus 0.01% conventional antigens)
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Superantigen Massive cytokine production includes what cytokines?
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TNFa, IL-1, IL6
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Causes of TSS?
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Mainly TSST-1 & enterotoxin B & C (TNFa & IL-1)
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Causes of STSS?
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Erythrogenic toxins (aka pyrogenic exotoxins) A, B, and C produced by group A B-hemolytic streptococci (S. pyogenes)
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How are TSS and STSS different?
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STSS has focus of infection in skin and many patients have bacteremia
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CDC Definition of TSS?
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1. Fever >102
2. Rash 3. Desquamation (1-2 weeks after illness) 4. Hypotension Plus 3 or more of the following systems involved: GI, Musculoskeletal, Renal, Hepatic, Hematologic (platelets<100,000), CNS Laboratory criteria: negative blood, throat, and CSF cultures; negative titers for Rocky mtn spotted fever, leptospirosis, or measles |
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CDC Definition of STSS
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Similar to TSS except isolation of group A strep is found
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Derm findings of TSS
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Erythroderma, desquamation (palms, soles, tips of fingers and toes w/o scarring), edema (hands and feet), petechiae (extremities), conjunctival injection, oropharyngeal hyperemia, vaginal hyperemia, loss of hair and nails (appx 2 months after onset)
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Treatment of TSS
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Supportive
Anti-Staph PCN or 1st generation cephalosporin (or Vancomycin or Erythromycin) For STSS, PCN + Clindamycin (erythromycin or ceftriaxone for Pen allergic) IVIG 2gm/kg for 2 days decreases mortality |
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What test can help verify an anaphylactic event due to allergen or drug?
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Serum Tryptase -- biochemical marker of mast-cell granule release. Excreted exclusively by mast cells.
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Ampicillin rash associated with what infection?
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50-80% of patients with mono who take ampicillin get this
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Describe Amoxicilin Rash
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starts on trunk, is pruritic, maculopapular. spares palms, soles, and mucous membranes.
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Common drugs that cause morbiliform eruptions
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Ampicillin, Amoxicillin, allopurinol, and TMP-SMX (in AIDS pts)
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Most common cause of Urticarial drug reaction?
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ASA, PCN, and blood products
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Radiocontrast Media Reaction Rate?
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4-12%; If previous reaction, 20-30% with re-exposure. Can prophylax with Doxepin.
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Name different mediators of itching
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Histamine, Kinins, Leukotrienes, prostaglandins, serotonin
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What is AGEP?
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Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis = nonfollicular sterile pustules on an erythematous background in folds and/or face, elevated blood neutrophils,
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Most common causes of AGEP?
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calcium channel blockers, NSAIDS, anticonvulsants, antimicrobials (macrolides and beta lactams)
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Baboon Syndrome
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Distinctive form of systemic contact dermatitis with symmetric erythema in flexural areas including the elbows, axilla, eyelids, and sides of the neck accompanied by bright red anogenital lesions
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Most common site of fixed drug eruptions?
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Glans of penis
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Is there a refractory period with fixed drug reactions?
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Yes -- can be weeks to months
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Most common cause of Lichenoid Drug Eruption?
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Gold & Antimalarials; mean age it 60 years (vs. 50 yrs old for lichen planus)
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Most common cause of Lupus like drug eruption?
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Procainamide & Hydralazine
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Is LE-like drug eruptions dose dependent?
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Yes
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Describe common phenotype of people who have LE-like drug eruptions
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Slow acetylation phenotype
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Other risks factors for LE-like drug eruptions
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Female (4:1), HLA-DRW4, slow acetylator, hydralazine (greater than 200mg/day)
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Most common cause of chemotherapy induced Acral Erythema?
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Cytosine arabinoside, fluorouracil, doxorubicin
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What is Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome?
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Spectrum of: fever, rash, LAD, and hepatitis, leukocytosis and eosinophilia. Outcome depends on amount of hepatic injury
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Most common causes of anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome?
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phenytoin (19% of pts), phenobarbital, and carbamazepine
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Where does a measles rash begin?
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Behind the ears and neck
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Where does scarlet fever rash begin?
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neck, chest, axilla
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What type of virus is rubeola?
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paramyxovirus
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type of virus is rubella?
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Togaviridae, RNA virus
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#1 cause of serum sickness
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Cefaclor
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