Infectious Disease 1
Maculopapular rash that begins at the face and spreads down, then disappears in the same order
What is Rubella (German Measles)?
High fever, vesicles on some body parts, resolves on it's own
A viral infection passed through saliva that requires rest and symptom management.
What is Epstein-Barr (Mononucleosis)?
Assess Q 4-6, keep linens and clothing dry, encourage hydration, administer antipyretics
What is fever management?
Cat-Scratch Disease Prevention
What is avoid scratches and wash the area immediately if they occur?
3 stages of rash: “slapped-cheek”, spreads to trunk, then moves peripherally
What is Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease)?
Tonsillar and pharyngeal infection with a pseudomembrane
What is Diptheria?
Prognosis is poor. Death usually occurs within days of the onset of neurological symptoms.
What is rabies?
Antibiotics
Handwashing, Adequate immunization, proper handling and prep of food, and judicious antibiotic use:
What are methods to prevent infections?
The 3 C's, Koplik spots, Fever
What is Rubeola (Measles?
Sublingual swelling, scrotal swelling, fever, decreased appetite
What is Mumps?
Shivering, vasocontriction, shunting blood to vital organs and away from peripheral perfusion
What is the fever response?
Expected treatment for Scarlet Fever
What is Penicillin?
Specific timeframes of recommended preventive measures
What is a vaccination schedule?
Lays dormant in your nerve endings and can flare back up later in life
What is Varicella?
Cold symptoms that progress to paroxysmal cough and copious secretions
What is Pertussis?
Child may return to school after lesions crust over
What is Varicella?
Reduces dangerously elevated body temperature
What is an antipyretic?
Rabies prevention
What is vaccinating pets and avoiding interactions with animals you don't know?
Sudden onset of fever, headache, malaise, nausea and vomiting, muscle pain, anorexia, and rash
What is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Opisthotonos, lockjaw, spasms, respiratory and cardiac distress
What is tetanus?
Hypotension, low blood flow, multisystem organ failure
What is Septic Shock?
Resistant, community-acquired infection that can become life-threatening
What is CAMRSA?
Parents should teach these prevention techniques to their children:
Wash hands, don't put things in mouth, sneeze/cough into elbow.