Acute Paediatrics — Flashcards

How is rubella spread? _____ & vertically (transplacentally)

Measles rash is: • _____ • Erythematous • Maculopapular • Begins behind ears, spreads over body, spares palms and soles • Confluent

Hint: Non-/blanching

_____ are bright red spots with white centres commonly seen in measles

Rubella can cause prolonged lymphadenopathy typically affecting the _____ lymph nodes

Hint: x3

Rubella causes a maculopapular rash that begins _____ before spreading over the entire body

Hint: where?

_____ is also known as German Measles

What is the management of Rubella close contacts who are pregnant? _____

What is the management of measles? _____ & school exclusion for 4 days after rash onset

Measles can occur at _____ although peak incidence is <1 year old

Hint: what age?

_____ wait for laboratory confirmation of measles diagnosis before notifying the local health protection team (HPT)

Hint: Do/Do not