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Koplick spots on buccal mucosa is characteristic of what disease?
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Rubeola/measles
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What time of year is Rubeola most prevalent?
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winter & early spring
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What are the 3 Cs associated with Rubeola?
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conjunctivitis
cough coryza |
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Warthin-Finkeldey giant cells are histological proof of what disease?
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Rubeola/Measles
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A patient presents with a fever 100 degrees, and Forchheimer spots on the soft palate. What is the diagnosis?
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Rubella/German Measles
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What are the congenital birth defects associated with Rubella?
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1)intrauterine growth retardation
2)cataracts 3)deafness 4)PDA |
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When is the MMR vaccine given, and what restrictions are recommended?
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12-15 weeks & 4-6 years
Do not give to immunocompromised Avoid pregnancy for 1 month |
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What is fifth disease?
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Erythema Infectiosum
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What are the 3 stages of rash associated with Erythema Infectiosum?
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1)Slapped-cheek
2)symmetric maculopapular truncal rash 1-4 days later 3)lacy, reticulated rash lasting 2-40 days |
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What is the most serious complication of Erythema Infectiosum?
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Aplastic Crisis
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What is the treatment for Erythema Infectiosum?
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1)supportive care
2)hydration & antipyretics 3)blood transfusion (aplastic crisis) 4)IV Ig for severe anemia in immunocompromised patients |
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What is the age range for children to be infected with erythema infectiosum?
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5-7 y/o
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What is sixth disease?
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Roseola Infantum
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What causes Roseola Infantum?
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herpes virus type 6 or 7
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A 5 year old presents with a fever of 104 degrees, URI, maculopapular rose-colored rash and appears toxic. What is the probable diagnosis?
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Roseola Infantum
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Small red papules progressing to oval "teardrop" vesicles on an erythematous base is characteristic of __________
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Varicella Zoster
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Varicella gangrenosa is a complication of ___________
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Varicella Zoster
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At what age is a most likely to contract rheumatic fever?
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6-15 y/o
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What type of bacteria is associated with Rheumatic Fever?
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GABHS
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What is the treatment for Rheumatic Fever?
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PCN (Pen-VK or Pen-G)
anti-inflammatory bed rest long term PCN prophylaxis |
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How is Scarlett Fever spread?
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respiratory tract
food (China) |
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White and red strawberry tongues are associated with what disease?
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Scarlet Fever
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How do you treat Scarlet Fever?
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PCN
1st gen cephalosporin (Keflex) Erythromycin |
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What are the common sites of impetigo infection?
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nares
mouth extremities |
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What is the most common type of Impetigo?
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Nonbullous
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What are the complications associated with Bullous Impetigo?
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1)poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
2)spread to others - no school until 24 hrs after abx completed |
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What is the most common rickettsial illness in the US?
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Rocky Mtn Spotted Fever
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A patient presents with fever, HA, malaise, myalgia of lower limbs and a pale, rose-colored macular rash over his entire body. What do you do next?
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1)Order labs to test for RMSF
2)Start Doxycycline or Flouroquinilones *Do not wait for labs to treat! |
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What are the 3 diseases contracted from ticks that were discussed?
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RMSF
Erhlichiosis Lyme Dz |
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What is the causative agent for Lyme disease? And the vector?
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Borrella Burgdorferi
Deer Tick |
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What is the treatment for Lyme disease with 1st or 2nd degree heart block?
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Doxycycline or amoxicillin
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What is the treatment for Lyme disease with 3rd degree heart block or meningitis?
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IV or IM ceftriaxone or Pen-G
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