What are signs a baby may have cytomegalovirus (CMV) ?
- Small head size
- Seizures
- Rash
- Liver, spleen or lung issues
What is cytomegalovirus?
Congenital virus that can cause birth defects in the foetus if passed on from a pregnant person to baby.
What is Zika virus?
Disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. Can cause neurological birth defects.
What is rubella?
A rare viral illness that causes a spotty rash. It usually causes a mild illness, but can be serious if a pregnant person catches it and passes on to her newborn baby. Spread via air.
Symptoms of Rubella
- fever
- rash on face, scalp and body
- swollen glands
- runny nose
- joint paint
What is whooping cough (pertussis)?
A bacterial respiratory infection caused by bordetella pertussis. Highly contagious. there is a vaccine to prevent spread/increase immunity.
What is measles?
Highly communicable disease transmitted via airborne spread. Can cause complications during pregnancy and causes acute immune suppression.
What is rheumatic fever?
A serious illness caused by streptococcus (group A). This condition can cause serious inflammation of the heart, joints, brain and skin.
What are the symptoms of rheumatic fever?
- fever
- painful, tender joints
- fatigue
- chest pain
- headache
- small painless bumps beneath the skin
Treatment for rheumatic fever?
Treating the symptoms with rest and pain relief.
NSAIDS for inflammation.
Antibiotics (strep throat) to treat the strep infection.
Anti seizure medication if required.
Asthma characteristics/symptoms
- Shortness of breath
- wheezing
- chest tightness
- reversible airway obstruction
- bronchospasm
- inflammation
- mucus production
Asthma pathophysiology
Asthma treatment
- Relievers:
- Preventers:
- Corticosteroids:
What is bronchiolitis?
Lower respiratory tract infection. Most often caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It is a severe illness associated with increased respiratory effect, difficulty feeding, dehydration and cyanosis. Lasts 7-10 days. Is contagious.
Signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis
- cold
- runny nose
- fever
- cough
- fast breathing
- wheeze
