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Paeds Infections

QuestionAnswer
What is Conjuntivitis? Inflammation of the membrane that lines the eyelid
What is Scabies? Itchy skin condition - small red pimples - highly contagious
What is Mumps? Infection of the Salivary glands
What is Chicken Pox? Virus caused by Varicella Zoster - airborne
What is Measles? Viral resp infection - high infectious
What is German Measles? Caused by the Rubella Virus
What is Scarlet Fever? Bacteria called Streptococcus Pyogenes/Strep Throat
What is Meningitis? Infection of the lining of the Brain + Spinal Cord Viral + Bacteria
What are the Early signs of Sepsis <5yrs? Temp >38 - <3mths Temp >39 - 3mths- 6mths Temp <36 - Check again after 5mins SOB Sunken eyes - Stiff Neck - Not eating/drinking Fontanel Swollen
What are the Early signs of Sepsis >5yrs? Temp >38 or <36 Chills/Shivering Increased HR Vomit/Nausea Headache
What is the Waddles Triad? When 3 Distinct features are found; 1- Ipsilateral femoral shaft fracture 2- Ipsilateral intra- thoracic or Intra- abdominal injury 3- Contralateral head injury
What is SCIWORA? Spinal Cord Injury Without Radiological Abnormality <8yrs susceptible
What is Croup? Upper Airway Obstruction (Viral) Stridor sound - High pitched whistle
What is Epiglottits? Inflammation of the Epiglottis Stridor sound also heard
What is Pertussis? Whooping Cough
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