Acute Paediatrics — Flashcards

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

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

Hint: Early/Late

_____ is also known as German Measles

How is rubella spread? _____ & vertically (transplacentally)

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

What are the 4 C's of measles? • _____ • Coryza • Conjunctivitis • Koplik's spots

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

Hint: where?

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

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

Hint: Do/Do not

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