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What is the causative agent for fifth disease? Human Parvovirus B19
respiratory secretions, blood, and from mother to baby in
How is fifth disease transmitted
utero
What is the main age group which fifth disease attects? 15 and under
"slapped cheek" appearance, then a lace-like macu-
lopapular rash on trunk.
onset of fever, sore throat, corya is about 1 week after
What are the s/s of 5th disease?
exposure, and lasts 2-3 days, followed by about 7 days
symptom free... then the slapped cheek appearance with
circumoral pallor appears
When you see the slapped cheek rash in 5th disease, is No. They are no longer contagious when the rashes ap-
the patient contagious? pear. Children may attend school
Rubella, Measles, scarlet fever, roseola, kawasaki disease,
What are 5 ditterential diagnoses for 5th disease?
lyme disease, mononucleosis, lupus
none are needed aside from clinical exam.
What diagnostics are needed to determine 5th diease? You can do a b19 assay to confirm if you like, especially in
pregnant females (must refer to OBGYN if confirmed)
Why is 5th disease dangerous for pregnant women? may cause fetal hydrops and demise
Arthritis (especially in adult women)
gloves and socks syndrome
What are complications with 5th disease?
chronic anemia
aplastic anemia crisis
What follow ups are needed with 5th disease? none needed unless complications arise
1-2 weeks is how long symptoms typically take to resolve.
If a parent asks how long the symptoms of 5th disease last,
Most patients make complete recovery and complications
what should you tell them?
are rare
What steps need to be done if a patient presents with
immediate referral to OBGYN
slapped cheek rash and is pregnant?
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What are the causative agents of influenza? Influenza virus types A and B
What time of year is most prevalent for an influenza infec-
late fall to early spring
tion
abrupt onset of fever, malaise, myalgia, HA, anorexia,
rhinitis, sore throat and non-productive cough.
What are the s/s associated with influenza
Kids can have otitis media and GI issues (n/v/d)
sore throat, nasal congestion and sneezing are less com-
What distinguishes common cold from influenza?
mon in the flu versus the common cold
myalgia and malaise are not usually present with URI, but
What distinguishes an URI from influenza?
they are with the Flu
PNA, sinusitis, AOM, myositis, pericarditis, reye's syn-
What are possible complications of the flu?
drome, asthma/copd exacerbations
No, because of the increased risk of Reye's syndrome. The
Can you give aspirin to a child with the flu? flu already puts the children at risk of Reye's syndrome as
does Aspirin.
Rapid antigen detection tests
What diagnostics are used for the flu?
can do a CBC, UA, CXR, blood cx if you suspect a compli-
cation like PNA
everyone 6m and older should be getting the influenza
vaccine. Only contraindication is anaphylaxis reaction to
eggs. Be very cautious giving vaccine to someone with
How can you prevent the flu? history of guillain barre syndrome.
do not give live vaccine to pregnant or immunocompro-
mised patients
When can you give medications for the flu? if symptoms have been present less than 48 hours
, Zanamivir
What anti-viral medication should you NOT give to an
asthma/COPD patient and why? this is given as a powdered inhaler and can cause exacer-
bations
tamiflu-- to patients 2weeks and older. given BID for 5
days
What anti-virals can be given for flu patients? Baloxavir-- for patients 12 years and older PO x 1 dose
Zanamivir--for 7 years and older. inhaled powder (not for
asthma/copd)
What is the causative agent for kawasaki disease? it is unknown
Who is most at risk for developing kawasaki disease? Children under the age of 5. Asian descent is most attected
Development of cardiac problems such as aneurysm, mi-
What is the main concern with kawasaki disease?
tral/aortic regurgitation and MI
(think "FEBRILE)
F-Fever
E- Exanthema...polymorphous generalized exanthema
(rash associated with fever than can have many forms)
B-bulbar conjunctivitis without exudate
What are the diagnostic criteria for kawasaki disease? R-Red tongue/oral cavity (strawberry tongue...cracked
lips)
I-Internal organ involvement
L-Lymphadenophay
E-Extremity changes (swollen/red hands or feet, desqua-
mation of fingertips)
fever associated with only 2 of the 5 previously listed
what is incomplete kawasaki disease?
additional symptoms
Can a patient with incomplete kawasaki disease develop
yes.
the cardiac changes?
When should you suspect kawasaki disease in a child?