Acute Paediatrics — Flashcards

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

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

Hint: Early/Late

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

_____ is the most common cause of death from measles.

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

How is rubella spread? _____ & vertically (transplacentally)

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

Hint: Do/Do not

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

Hint: where?

Measles can occur at any age although peak incidence is typically in _____

Hint: age group

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