Acute Paediatrics — Flashcards

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

How should suspected Rubella be investigated in pregnant women? _____

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

How is rubella spread? _____ & vertically (transplacentally)

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

Hint: Early/Late

Rubella infection is extremely rare in the UK nowadays due to the implementation of _____

_____ is also known as German 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 (not pregnant)? _____ & avoid contact with pregnant women