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Published	11/11/2024	{{c1::MEASLES}}Also known as Rubeola, First Disease, Red Measles  (Tagalog: Tigdas)
Published	11/11/2024	Causative agent of MEASLES{{c1::Paramyxovirus (Measles Virus)}}
Published	11/11/2024	Incubation period of MEASLES{{c1::10-14 days}}
Published	11/11/2024	Period of Communicability of MEASLES{{c1::4 DAYS BEFORE TO 4 DAYS AFTER ONSET OF RASH}}
Published	11/11/2024	Measles Symptoms:High grade fever with 3 C’s:{{c1::Cough}}{{c1::Conjunctivitis}}{{c1::Colds for 3-5 days}}
Published	11/11/2024	Measles Symptoms:Pathognomonic enanthem: {{c1::Koplik's Spots}}
Published	11/11/2024	Measles Symptoms:{{c1::MaculopapularRash}} Rash appear and disappear in {{c2::cephalocaudal}} direction
Published	11/11/2024	Most common complication of Measles: {{c1::Otitis Media}}
Published	11/11/2024	Most common cause of mortality of Measles (complication): {{c1::Pneumonia}}
Published	11/11/2024	{{c1::Subacute Subsclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE)}}A complication of Measles Dawson Disease
Published	11/11/2024	{{c1::Bronchiolitis obliterans}} Final common pathway to a fatal outcome in Measles
Published	11/11/2024	Is Blindness a complication of Measles? {{c1::YES}}
Published	11/11/2024	Pathologic finding that diagnoses Measles? {{c1::Warthin-Finkeldey Giant Cells/Bodies}}
Published	11/11/2024	Treatment of Measles:{{c1::Supportive Care }}{{c1::Vitamin A}}
Published	11/11/2024	Measles vaccine is what type of vaccine? {{c1::Live Attenuated Vaccine}}
Published	11/11/2024	Measles vaccine is given at what age? {{c1::9 months}}
Published	11/11/2024	MMR vaccine is given at what age? {{c1::12-15 months}}
Published	11/11/2024	2nd dose of MMR vaccine is given at what age? {{c1::4-6 years old (can be earlier as longas it is 28 days after the 1stdose)}}
Published	11/11/2024	Route of administration for Measles vaccine and MMR vaccine? {{c1::Subcutaneous}}
Published	11/11/2024	Post Exposure Prophylaxis for Measles:{{c1::Measles Immunoglobulin (Ig)}}: may be given within {{c2::6}} days of being exposed to Measles
Published	11/11/2024	Also known as RubellaTagalog: Tigdas Hangin3-day measles{{c1::GERMAN MEASLES}}
Published	11/11/2024	Causative agent of German Measles: {{c1::Togavirus (Rubella Virus)}}
Published	11/11/2024	Incubation period of German Measles: {{c1::14-21 Days}}
Published	11/11/2024	Transmission of German Measles: {{c1::Droplet or Transplacental}}
Published	11/11/2024	Period of communicability of German Measles: {{c1::7 days before to 7 days after the appearance of rash}}
Published	11/11/2024	Most characteristic sign of German Measles: {{c1::Postauricular lymphadenopathy}}
Published	11/11/2024	Does  German Measles present with Photophobia? {{c1::NO}}
Published	11/11/2024	Enanthem of German measles: {{c1::Forchheimer Spots}}
Published	11/11/2024	Maculopapular rash pattern of German measles: {{c1::Cephalocaudal and centrifugal}}
Published	11/11/2024	Complications of German Measles: {{c1::Thrombocytopenia}}{{c1::Arthritis}}{{c1::Encephalitis}}{{c1::Congenital Rubella Syndrome}}
Published	11/11/2024	Diagnosis of German Measles:{{c1::Rubella IgM and IgG testing}} → {{c2::Fourfold}} increase in antibody
Published	11/11/2024	Treatment of German Measles: {{c1::Supportive care is most indicated}}
Published	11/11/2024	Causative agent of Mumps: {{c1::Paramyxovirus (Mumps Virus)}}
Published	11/11/2024	Incubation period of Mumps: {{c1::12-25 days}}
Published	11/11/2024	Transmission of Mumps: {{c1::Respiratory Droplets}}
Published	11/11/2024	Period of communicabilty of Mumps: {{c1::1-2 days before to 5 days after onset of parotid swelling}}
Published	11/11/2024	Signs and Symptoms of Mumps: {{c1::Fever (1-2 days)}}{{c1::Headache}}{{c1::Vomiting }}{{c1::Parotitis}}
Published	11/11/2024	Complications of Mumps: {{c1::Orchitis }}{{c1::Meningitis }}{{c1::Pancreatitis }}{{c1::Myocarditis }}{{c1::Optic neuritis}}&n…
Published	11/11/2024	Diagnosis of Mumps:{{c1::Enzyme immunoassay from mumps IgM }}{{c2::Serum IgG from acute and convalescent serum specimens }}{{c3::Reverse Tra…
Published	11/11/2024	Diagnosis of Mumps:{{c1::Reverse Transcriptase PCR}}Using buccal swab specimen Laboratory testing method of choice to confirm mumps
Published	11/11/2024	Treatment of Mumps:{{c1::Supportive care is most often indicated}}
Published	11/11/2024	Prevention of Mumps: {{c1::MMR Vaccine}}
Published	11/11/2024	Is there a post-exposure prophylaxis for mumps? {{c1::None}}
Published	11/11/2024	{{c1::CHICKEN POX}}: Also known as {{c2::Varicella}}
Published	11/11/2024	Causative agent of Chicken Pox: {{c1::Varicella Zoster Virus (HHV-3)}}
Published	11/11/2024	Incubation period of Chicken Pox: {{c1::14-21 days}}
Published	11/11/2024	Transmission of Chicken Pox: {{c1::Direct contact or airborne spread}}
Published	11/11/2024	Period of communicability of Chicken Pox: {{c1::7 days before to 7 days after appearance of rash}}
Published	11/11/2024	Signs and Symptoms of Chicken Pox{{c1::Fever then pruritic exanthem}}{{c1::Vesciular Rash}}{{c1::Intensely Pruritic exanthem}}
Published	11/11/2024	Signs and Symptoms of Chicken Pox{{c1::Vesciular Rash}}{{c2::Dewdrop on a rose petal appearance::Appearance of Rash}} {{c3::Centrifugal pattern::…
Published	11/11/2024	Progression of Macules in Chicken Pox: {{c1::Rapid Progression}}
Published	11/11/2024	Complications of Chicken Pox{{c1::Pneumonia }}{{c1::Encephalitis }}{{c1::Reye’s Syndrome }}{{c1::Glomerulonephritis}}
Published	11/11/2024	{{c1::Herpes Zoster-Shingles }}Secondary reactivation of chickenpoxUnilateral painful vesicular eruption with dermatomal distribution → {{c2::Tho…
Published	11/11/2024	{{c1::Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome}}: Also referred to as {{c2::Herpes Zoster Oticus}}
Published	11/11/2024	{{c1::Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome}}: Reactivation of latent {{c3::varicella zoster virus}} residing within {{c2::geniculate ganglion}}
Published	11/11/2024	Triad of Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome{{c1::Ipsilateral facial paralysis}}{{c1::Ear pain}}{{c1::Vesicles on the face}}
Published	11/11/2024	Congenital Varicella:Fetus infected with VZV at {{c1::6-12}} weeks AOG → {{c2::Short and malformed limb}}
Published	11/11/2024	Congenital Varicella:Fetus infected with VZV at {{c1::16-20}} weeks AOG →{{c2::Eye and brain involvement}}
Published	11/11/2024	Diagnosis og Chicken Pox:Varicella-zoster antibody titers Pathology → {{c1::Multinucleated giant cells with intranuclear inclusions}}
Published	11/11/2024	Treatment of Chicken Pox:{{c1::IV Acyclovir}} → For severe disease and immunocompromised
Published	11/11/2024	Treatment of Chicken Pox:{{c1::Oral Acyclovir}} → Best started on the first day, shortens duration of symptoms
Published	11/11/2024	Causative Agent of Small Pox: {{c1::Variola virus}}
Published	11/11/2024	Incubation period of Small Pox: {{c1::7-14 days}}
Published	11/11/2024	Transmission of Small Pox: {{c1::Aerosol; contact }}
Published	11/11/2024	{{c1::Small Pox}}: Only disease that has been eradicated from face of the earth (year 1967)
Published	11/11/2024	Symptoms of small pox: Prodrome of {{c1::fever}} and {{c1::malaise}} followed by {{c1::centrifugal rash}}
Published	11/11/2024	Classic smallpox lesion: {{c1::Deep-seated, firm, hard, round well-circumscribed vesicles or pustules}}
Published	11/11/2024	Pathologic Finding in Small pox → {{c1::Guarnieri bodies}} (intracytoplasmic eosinophilic inclusion)
Published	11/11/2024	The Monkeypox virus is a species of the genus {{c1::Orthopoxvirus}}
Published	11/11/2024	Mode of transmission of monkeypox: {{c1::Direct contact}}
Published	11/11/2024	Is vertical transmission possible with Monkeypox? {{c1::YES}}
Published	11/11/2024	Incubation period of Monkeypox: {{c1::3-17 days}}
Published	11/11/2024	Duration of illness of Monkeypox: {{c1::2-4 weeks}}
Published	11/11/2024	Preferred laboratory test for monkeypox via detection of viral DNA? {{c1::Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)}}
Published	11/11/2024	Best diagnostic specimens for Monkeypox are taken directly from the {{c1::rash}}
Published	11/11/2024	Important to help manage symptoms and avoid further problems of Monkeypox? {{c1::Early and supportive care}}
Published	11/11/2024	Are there proven effective antiviral treatments for monkeypox? {{c1::None}}
Published	11/11/2024	Length of isolation for patients suspected/ or with monkey pox? → {{c1::For at least 21 days or until skin lesions have healed and scab fall off}…
Published	11/11/2024	Causative agent of Molluscum Contagiosum: {{c1::POX virus}}
Published	11/11/2024	Transmission of Molluscum Contagiosum: {{c1::Skin contact}} {{c1::By fomites such as clothing and towels}} {{c1::Autoinoculation to oth…
Published	11/11/2024	Lesion of {{c1::Molluscum Contagiosum}}: {{c2::Flesh-colored dome-shaped papules with central umbilication}}
Published	11/11/2024	Characteristic finding in scrapings stained with Giemsa or iodine, or by electron microscopy of expressed material in patients with molluscum contagio…
Published	11/11/2024	Molluscum contagiosum Lesions can be removed by → {{c1::Curetting, ablated by freezing, or 'killed'}}
Published	11/11/2024	Molluscum contagiosum: Extensive skin lesions in {{c1::HIV}} patients often respond well to {{c2::cidofovir 10% topical ointment}}
Published	11/11/2024	Causative agent of {{c2::Fifth Disease/ Eryhtema infectiosum}} : {{c1::Parvovirus B-19}}
Published	11/11/2024	Incubation period of Fifth Disease : {{c1::4-14 days}}
Published	11/11/2024	Transmission of Fifth Disease:{{c1::Large droplet spread from nasopharyngeal shedding}} {{c1::Blood/blood-borne products}}
Published	11/11/2024	Period of communicability of Erythema Infectiosum: {{c1::Before onset of rash until after the onset of rash}}
Published	11/11/2024	Fifth disease is prevalent in what age group? {{c1::5-15 years old}}
Published	11/11/2024	Hallmark sign of {{c1::Fifth Disease}}: {{c2::Rash with erythematous facial flushing ("slapped cheek appearance")}}
Published	11/11/2024	Complications of Fifth Disease: {{c1::Transient aplastic anemia}} {{c1::Arthritis}} {{c1::Pancytopenia}}
Published	11/11/2024	Diagnosis of Fifth Disease: {{c1::Serum IgM antibodies}} {{c1::PCR}}
Published	11/11/2024	Treatment of Fifth Disease: {{c1::Supportive}}
Published	11/11/2024	{{c1::Roseola Infantum}} : Also known as {{c2::Sixth Disease}}
Published	11/11/2024	Causative agent of Roseola Infantum: {{c1::Human Herpes Virus (HHV) 6}}
Published	11/11/2024	Incubation period of Roseola Infantum: {{c1::9-10 days}}
Published	11/11/2024	Transmission of Roseola Infantum: {{c1::Saliva}}
Published	11/11/2024	Period of communicability of Roseola Infantum: {{c1::Unknown}}
Published	11/11/2024	Roseola infantum is prevalent in what age groups? {{c1::< 3 years old, peak at 6-15 months old}}
Published	11/11/2024	Symptoms of Roseola Infantum:Rash appears within {{c1::12 - 24 hrs}} after {{c2::fever resolution}} →{{c3::Rose colored macules::Appearance of Macules…
Published	11/11/2024	Symptoms of Roseola Infantum:{{c1::Nagayama spots}}: Erythematous papules on soft palate and base of uvula
Published	11/11/2024	CBC findings in Roseola Infantum: {{c1::Low WBC count, neutrophils, lymphocytes}}
Published	11/11/2024	Treatment for roseola infantum: {{c1::Supportive}}
Published	11/11/2024	Causative agents of Hand Foot Mouth Disease:{{c1::Coxsackie A 16}} {{c1::Enterovirus 71}}
Published	11/11/2024	Incubation period of Hand Foot Mouth Disease: {{c1::4-6 days}}
Published	11/11/2024	Transmission of Hand Foot Mouth Disease: {{c1::Fecal-oral and respiratory routes}}
Published	11/11/2024	Period of communicability of Hand Foot Mouth Disease: {{c1::Viral shedding from respiratory tract 1-3 weeks & fecal shedding up to 7-11 weeks post…
Published	11/11/2024	Hand Foot Mouth Disease is prevalent with what age group?   {{c1::<10 years of age}}
Published	11/11/2024	Exanthem of {{c1::Hand Foot Mouth}} Disease : {{c2::Tender vesicular skin lesions and ulcerations with surrounding erythema on the hands, feet, buttoc…
Published	11/11/2024	{{c1::Enterovirus 71 ::Coxsackie A 16 or Enterovirus 71}} causes more severe compliction in Hand Foot Mouth Disease.
Published	11/11/2024	Gold standard in the Diagnosis of Hand Foot Mouth Disease: {{c1::Viral culture}}
Published	11/11/2024	Treatment of Hand Foot Mouth Disease: {{c1::Supportive}}
Published	11/11/2024	Dengue virus is from the genus {{c1::Flavivirdae}}
Published	11/11/2024	Dengue virus is transmitted through the bite of {{c1::Aedes Aegypti}} mosquito
Published	11/11/2024	incubation period of Dengue: {{c1::1-7days}}
Published	11/11/2024	Period of communicability of Dengue → In mosquito: DENV replication for {{c1::8-12}} days and remains infectious for {{c2::life}}
Published	11/11/2024	Symptoms of DengueTransient, macular, generalized rash that {{c2::blanches under pressure}} → Seen during the first {{c1::24- 48}} hours of fever
Published	11/11/2024	Symptoms of Dengue{{c4::Hermann Rash }}{{c1::1-2}} days after defervescence Generalized maculopapular rash appears which spares palms and so…
Published	11/11/2024	Probable Dengue Live in / travel to dengue endemic area, fever and {{c1::2}} of the following criteria: Nausea, vomiting Rash Aches and pains Tou…
Published	11/11/2024	Warning Signs* of Dengue{{c1::Abdominal pain or tenderness}} {{c1::Persistent vomiting}} {{c1::Clinical fluid accumulation}} {{c1::Mucosal bleed}} {{c…
Published	11/11/2024	Criteria For Severe Dengue Severe plasma leakage, leading to: {{c1::Shock (DSS)}} {{c1::Fluid accumulation with respiratory distress}} Severe bleeding…
Published	11/11/2024	Diagnosis of Dengue:{{c1::Dengue NS1 antigen}} → Usually from day 1 until day 3 of illness
Published	11/11/2024	Diagnosis of Dengue:{{c1::Dengue IgM / IgG}} → Method of choice at the end of the acute phase of infection
Published	11/11/2024	Diagnosis of Dengue:Complete Blood Count (CBC) Findings: {{c1::Leukopenia }}{{c1::Thrombocytopenia }}{{c1::With hemoconcentration (high HCT)…
Published	11/11/2024	Diagnosis of Dengue:Coagulation studies:{{c1::Prolonged bleeding time }}{{c1::Moderately decreased prothrombin level}}
Published	11/11/2024	Diagnosis of Dengue:Blood chemistry {{c1::Elevated serum transaminase::Decreased or elevated serum transaminase}} {{c1::Metabolic acidosis::Metabolic …
Published	11/11/2024	Diagnosis of Dengue:Chest radiograph → {{c1::Pleural effusion}} is present
Published	11/11/2024	Treatment of Dengue{{c1::Supportive therapy}} → Main management of dengue fever {{c1::Fluid therapy}}
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