3. S. Aureus & Scarlet Fever

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what is staphylococcus aureus? *

a bacterium that can cause skin infections, abscesses, and serious infections

<p>a bacterium that can cause <strong>skin infections, abscesses, and serious infections </strong></p>
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how can staphylococcus aureus spread? *

direct contact, respiratory droplets, blood

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what findings suggest a staphylococcus aureus skin infection?

a red, swollen, painful, warm skin area

  • sometimes with fever or drainage


<p>a red, swollen, painful, warm skin area</p><ul><li><p>sometimes with fever or drainage</p></li></ul><p></p>
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<p>what treatment is used for <strong>staphylococcus aureus</strong> infections?</p>

what treatment is used for staphylococcus aureus infections?

appropriate antibiotics, with wound care or abscess drainage when needed

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what is scarlet fever? *

a bacterial infection caused by group A streptococci, usually with a throat infection and a rash

<p>a bacterial infection caused by <strong>group A streptococci,</strong> usually with a throat infection and a rash</p>
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how does scarlet fever spread? *

respiratory droplets

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how long is a child with scarlet fever contagious after starting appropriate antibiotics? *

until 24 hours after treatment begins

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what isolation precautions are used for a hospitalized child with scarlet fever? *

standard and droplet precautions

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<p>what early symptoms can occur with <strong>scarlet fever</strong>?</p>

what early symptoms can occur with scarlet fever?

  • sudden fever above 101°F

  • chills, body aches

  • poor appetite

  • nausea, and vomiting


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what throat findings can occur with scarlet fever?

a very red, swollen throat and tonsils with yellow or white specks of pus

<p>a very red, swollen throat and tonsils with yellow or white specks of pus</p>
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what tongue appearance is associated with scarlet fever?

a strawberry appearance, initially coated and later bright red

<p>a strawberry appearance, initially coated and later bright red</p>
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what does the rash of scarlet fever look and feel like?

looks like a sunburn and feels like sandpaper

  • lasts 5 days


<p>looks like a sunburn and feels like sandpaper</p><ul><li><p>lasts 5 days</p></li></ul><p></p>
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<p>where does the rash of <strong>scarlet fever</strong> usually appear?</p>

where does the rash of scarlet fever usually appear?

face, trunk, and extremities

  • usually not on the palms and soles


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what complications can occur after scarlet fever?

  • rheumatic fever

  • glomerulonephritis (inflammation of the kidney’s filters)

  • skin infections or throat abscess

  • pneumonia

  • arthritis


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what treatment is used for scarlet fever?

antibiotics, with the entire prescribed course completed

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what supportive nursing care helps a child with scarlet fever?

  • administer ordered antibiotics

  • offer soft foods

  • fluid management

  • use a cool mist humidifier for throat comfort

  • manage fever and discomfort