Infectious Disease — Flashcards

Flashcard 71: The rash of erythema infectiosum develops _____ the fever

Answer: after

Flashcard 72: Scarlet fever can present with a red, swollen, "_____" tongue, pharyngitis, and a diffuse, "sandpaper-like" rash that spares the face

Answer: strawberry

Flashcard 73: The rash of Erythema infectiosum is said to have a red, "_____" appearance

Answer: lacy

Extra: Erythema infectiosum (Fifth disease) is caused by **Parvovirus B19**.

Flashcard 74: Roseola affects children _____ months old

Answer: 6 - 24

Flashcard 75: What is used for prevention of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) in premature infants? _____

Answer: Palivizumab

Flashcard 76: Haemophilus influenzae is a common cause of _____ in children

Answer: otitis media

Flashcard 77: A retropharyngeal abscess commonly presents with fever, _____ pain, drooling, and cervical lymphadenopathy

Answer: neck

Extra: Retropharyngeal abscess is most common in children aged 2 to 4 years. It often follows an upper respiratory infection. Complications include airway obstruction and spread to the mediastinum (mediastinitis).

Flashcard 78: Intussusception results in compromised blood supply, which causes intermittent abdominal pain with "_____" stool

Answer: currant jelly

Extra: Atlas:

Flashcard 79: Which stage of Bordetella pertussis infection is characterized by whooping cough and post-tussive vomiting? _____

Answer: Paroxysmal

Flashcard 80: What is the treatment for rotavirus? _____

Answer: Oral rehydration therapy