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What is the characteristic progression of the rash described?
What is the characteristic progression of the rash described?
- Papules to macules to scales
- Macules to blisters to crusts
- Macules to papules to a raised rash (correct)
- Macules to vesicles to plaques
What does the rash do when it is pressed?
What does the rash do when it is pressed?
- It darkens in color
- It becomes itchy
- It blanches (correct)
- It becomes painful
Which of the following describes parotitis?
Which of the following describes parotitis?
- Inflammation of the parotid gland with fever (correct)
- Inflammation of the throat with swelling
- Inflammation of the salivary glands without fever
- Generalized swelling without gland involvement
How does the rash spread?
How does the rash spread?
What is the term used to describe joint pain that affects multiple joints?
What is the term used to describe joint pain that affects multiple joints?
Flashcards
Polyarthralgia
Polyarthralgia
Pain in multiple joints
Maculopapular rash
Maculopapular rash
A rash that starts as flat spots (macules) and then develops raised bumps (papules).
Parotitis
Parotitis
Inflammation of the parotid gland (a salivary gland).
Rash spreads peripherally
Rash spreads peripherally
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Lace-like rash
Lace-like rash
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Study Notes
Viral Infections in Children
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Rubella (German Measles): Droplet precautions; maculopapular rash spreads head-to-foot, polyarthralgia (joint pain) common in adolescents.
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Rubeola (Measles): Airborne precautions; fever, cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, Koplik spots in oral mucosa.
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Varicella Zoster (Chickenpox): Airborne precautions; fever, malaise, anorexia, H/A, mild abdominal pain followed by rash—pruritic erythematous macules that evolve to papules and then form clear, fluid-filled vesicles.
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Exanthem Subitum (Roseola Infantum/Sixth Disease): Standard precautions; high fever (101-106°F) for 3-5 days; 12-24 hours after fever resolves, a pinkish red, flat or raised rash that blanches when pressed. Rashes appear and last 1-3 days.
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Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease): Droplet precautions; slapped-cheek appearance; erythematous rash spreads to trunk; maculopapular rash with lace-like appearance.
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: Standard precautions (contact for diagnosed/incontinent children); high fever; vesicles on tongue, oral mucosa, vesicles on hands and feet that are football-shaped.
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Herpangina: Standard precautions; high fever; vesicles on the tongue and oral mucosa.
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Mumps: Droplet precautions; parotitis (inflammation of parotid gland) and fever.
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