Acute Paediatrics — Flashcards

Chickenpox rarely presents with prodromal symptoms such as _____ 2-3 days prior to onset of rash

Febrile seizures are mostly _____ seizures

Hint: type

Refer if a child cannot sit unsupported at _____

Chickenpox is highly contagious, with up to _____% of susceptible close contacts contracting the disease

Clinical features in chickenpox tend to be more severe in _____ children

Hint: younger/older

Patients with chickenpox should receive specialist advice if they are _____, pregnant, or immunocompromised

Chickenpox is characterized by a pruritic rash & prodromal symptoms caused by _____

Chickenpox is contagious starting _____ days before the onset of exanthem until 5 days after (when the rash is crusted)

Lumbar puncture for meningitis is contraindicated with _____, which can be identified with papilloedema & significant bulging of the fontanelle

Can chickenpox present on the palms & soles? _____