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saliriagwu

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Which is a common childhood communicable disease that may cause severe defects in the fetus when it occurs in its congenital form?
 
  a. Erythema infectiosum
  b. Roseola
  c. Rubeola
  d. Rubella

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a child and notes Koplik spots. In which of these communicable diseases are Koplik spots present?
 
  a. Rubella
  b. Measles (rubeola)
  c. Chickenpox (varicella)
  d. Exanthema subitum (roseola)



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Rubella causes teratogenic effects on the fetus. There is a low risk of fetal death to those in contact with children affected with fifth disease. Roseola and rubeola are not dangerous to the fetus.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Koplik spots are small irregular red spots with a minute, bluish white center found on the buccal mucosa 2 days before systemic rash. Rubella occurs with rash on the face, which rapidly spreads downward. Varicella appears with highly pruritic macules, followed by papules and vesicles. Roseola is seen with rose-pink macules on the trunk, spreading to face and extremities.



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