Exanthems
Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease)
Hand-foot-mouth disease
Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Roseola
Measles
Cough, Coryza, Conjunctivitis prodrome
KOPLIK SPOTS
Complications include:
Pan sclerosing encephalitis
Mumps
Paramyxovirus
Parotid gland swelling
Complications include:
Orchitis, encephalitis, pancreatitis
Rubella
Part of Togavirus family
Look for LYMPHADENOPATHY
Part of T.O.R.C.H. (Teratogenic in 1st trimester , see below)
Cataracts + Cardiac problems + Cochlea (hearing loss) + Blueberry Muffin rash
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