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Sohil Rangwala
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What could it be?
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VaricellaVZV virusUsually less than 10 years of ageSignificant decrease in incidence since
vaccineSpread by droplets or open soresFever, malaise, diarrhea, URI sx10-21 incubationSymptomatic treatment
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Rare..but it happens!
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MeaslesHighly contagiousfever, conjunctivitis , cough, coryza and
characteristic Koplik spots (small white spots in the mouth)
Between day 3 and 7 red blotchy rash. non-itchy rash begins on face and behind the
ears. Within 24-36 hours it spreads to the entire trunk and extremities
No treatment- but immunize!Complications: OM, Pneumonia,
glomerulonephritis, SSPE
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Rubella(German Measles)Very rareSpread through direct contact with nasal or
throat secretionsOnly significant if pregnantSlight fever, sore throat, runny nose and malaise Then begins on the face that spreads to the
neck, trunk and extremitiesAppear as pink or light red spots about 2-3mm
in sizeNo treatment- worry is congenital rubella! Congenital Rubella is major concern
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RoesolaCaused by HHV 6 and HHV 7characterised by high fever lasting for 3-5
days, runny nose, irritability and tiredness. As the fever subsides, rash appears on the face and body.
Most common 6mos to 3 years• Typically small pink or red raised spots (2-5 mm in
diameter) that blanch when touched • Starts on trunk and may spread to involve the
neck, face, arms and legs • No specific treatment
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Parvovirus B19 (Fifth’s disease)first sign of fifth disease is firm red cheeks,
which feel burning hot. A rash follows 1 to 4 days later with a lace or network pattern on the limbs and then the trunk
Can have slight fever, uri and headache as prodrome
Once rash develops, no longer infectiousConcern if exposure during pregnancyNo specific treatment
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Scarlet Fevermostly in children aged 4-8 yearsGAS is main culpritsudden fever, sore throat, swollen neck glands,
headache, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, swollen and red strawberry tongue, abdominal pain, body aches, and malaise
rash appears 12-48 hours after the start of the fever and starts below the ears, neck, chest, armpits and groin before spreading to the rest of the body over 24 hours
Sandpaper appearanceTreatment: treat GAS!
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Meningitis=BADcaused by Neisseria meningitidisfever, headahces, stiff neck, nausea,
vomiting, decreased feedsPetechiae (rash of small red or purple spots
that do not disappear when pressure is applied to the skin) occur in 50-75% of cases
Rash may progress to larger red patches or purple lesions (similar to bruises)
In severe cases lesions may burst and lead to necrosis
Early recognition is key!
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Referenceshttp://www.dermnetnz.org/viral/viral-exanthe
m.htmlwww. Utdol.com