Measles

Synony Causative Agent Incubation Period

Mode of Transmission s/s; Pathognomonic Sign Period of Communicability Dx Tests Medx Management
ms
Rubeola Rubeola virus 1-2 weeks Airborne transmission red blotchy skin rash 4 days before rash physical exam MMR vaccine
(Paramyxovirus) Droplet transmission fever 5 days after rash acetaminophen
conjunctivitis ibuprofen
cough NO ASPIRIN
light sensitivity *causes Reye Syndrome
Koplik spots
German Measles
Synony Causative Agent Incubation Period
Mode of Transmission s/s; Pathognomonic Sign Period of Communicability Dx Tests Medx Management
ms
Rubella Rubella virus 2-3 weeks Droplet spread fine, pinkish flat rash 7 days before rash physical exam MMR vaccine
(Togaviridae) Direct contact low grade fever 5 days after rash acetaminophen
Parental headache ibuprofen
malaise NO ASPIRIN
anorexia *causes Reye Syndrome
coryza
mild conjunctivitis
sore throat
 Nx Management Complications

Isolation Bronchitis
Rest until afebrile Pneumonia
use dim light if (+) photophobia Otitis Media
mild liquid diet Encephalitis
good ventilation
handwashing

Nx Management Complications
Isolation arthralgia
Rest until afebrile spontaneous abortion
use dim light if (+) photophobia joint involvement
mild liquid diet optic neuritis
good ventilation thrombocytopenic purpura
handwashing myocarditis
 German Measles
Synony Causative AgentIncubation Period
Mode of Transmission
s/s; Pathognomonic Sign Period of Communicability
Dx Tests Medx Management
ms
Rubella Rubella virus 2-3 weeks Droplet spread fine, pinkish flat rash 7 days before rash MMR vaccine
(Togaviridae) Direct contact low grade fever 5 days after rash acetaminophen
Parental headache ibuprofen
malaise NO ASPIRIN
anorexia *causes Reye Syndrome
coryza
mild conjunctivitis
sore throat
 Nx Management Complications
Isolation arthralgia
Rest until afebrile spontaneous abortion
use dim light if (+) photophobia joint involvement
mild liquid diet optic neuritis
good ventilation thrombocytopenic purpura
handwashing myocarditis
 Chicken Pox
Synony Causative AgentIncubation Period Mode of Transmissions/s; Pathognomonic SignPeriod of Communicability Dx Tests Medx Management
ms
VaricellaVaricella-zoster virus 2-3 weeks Direct contact skin rash 2 days before rash physical exam antibiotics
Droplet contact fever 5 days after rash NO ASPIRIN
Airborne spread *Reye Syndrome
Acyclovir
Varicella vaccine
Herpes Zoster
Synony Causative AgentIncubation Period Mode of Transmissions/s; Pathognomonic SignPeriod of Communicability Dx Tests Medx Management
ms
ShinglesVaricella-zoster virus inflammation of sensory nerves tissue culture Zostavax vaccine
fluid-filled blisters physical exam antiviral
pain anti inflammatory
paresthesia analgesics
 Nx Management Complications
lukewarm bath secondary bacterial complications
cold, bland/soft food hemorrhage
pat dry skin pneumonia
calamine lotion encephalitis

Nx Management Complications
cellulitis
encephalitis
 Herpes Zoster
Synony Causative AgentIncubation Period
Mode of Transmissions/s; Pathognomonic SignPeriod of Communicability Dx Tests Medx Management
ms
ShinglesVaricella-zoster virus inflammation of sensory nerves tissue culture Zostavax vaccine
fluid-filled blisters physical exam antiviral
pain anti inflammatory
paresthesia analgesics
Nx ManagementComplications
cellulitis
encephalitis