Acute Paediatrics — Flashcards

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

Seek Immediate management advice from _____ for measles in which patient groups? <1 year old, Immunocompromised, pregnant

_____-risk close contacts of individuals with measles should be given HNIG (human normal immunoglobulin) within 72 hours

How is rubella spread? _____ & vertically (transplacentally)

_____ is also known as German Measles

What is the management of Rubella close contacts (not pregnant)? _____ & avoid contact with pregnant women

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

Hint: where?

What is the management of Rubella in pregnant women ≤20 weeks gestation? _____

In general, vertically-transmitted infections that occur _____ in pregancy have a worse prognosis

Hint: Early/Late

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