Acute Paediatrics — Flashcards

What is the infectious period of measles? _____

There is no risk of _____ in pregnant women with Rubella who are >20 weeks gestation

How is rubella spread? _____ & vertically (transplacentally)

The rash caused by Rubella is generally preceded by a _____

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

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

Hint: Early/Late

What is the prognosis of most non-pregnant people with a Rubella infection? _____

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

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

_____ comes from the Morbillivirus genus of the Paramyxoviridae family

Hint: What childhood infection?