PATHOPHYSIOLOGY NR 507 WK6 TD3
Week 6: Dermatologic and Musculoskeletal Disorders - Discussion Part Three
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY NR 507 WK6 TD3
Week 6: Dermatologic and Musculoskeletal Disorders - Discussion Part Three
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Discussion This week's graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs). Discussion Part Three (graded) 1
Keisha, a 13-year-old female, has come into your urgent care center. She has red conjunctiva, a cough and a fever of about 104 0C, She also has a rash on her face a possibly the beginning of a rash on her arms. About 10 days ago she was around another student who had similar symptoms.
• What is the differential diagnosis?
• What are some of the complications of this disease, assume that the top of your differential is the definitive?
• Assume that the second item you place on your differential is the definitive diagnosis. What are some complications of that disease?
Responses
Lorna Durfee Discussion Part Three
6/6/2016 8:33:06 PM
Keisha, a 13-year-old female, has come into your urgent care center. She has red conjunctiva, a cough and a fever of about 104.0 C. She also has a rash on her face a possibly the beginning of a rash on her arms. About 10 days ago she was around another student who had similar symptoms.
• What is the differential diagnosis? • What are some of the complications of this disease, assume that the top of your differential is the definitive?
• Assume that the second item you place on your differential is the definitive diagnosis. What are some complications of that disease?
Doctor Brown and Class: 13 year-old-female, red conjunctiva, cough, fever 104.0 with a rash. Differential Diagnosis: #1: Measles –
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explain that Measles is an acute viral respiratory illness. The prodromal symptoms are that of fever as high as 105.0 F, also cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis (the three “C”s). There is also the development of Koplik spots and then a maculopapular rash. The rash appears 14 days after exposure. The incubation period can range from 7 to 21 days. The rash spreads from the head and trunk and then the extremities (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015) explain that some of the complications of measles include otitis media, bronchopneumonia as well as diarrhea and laryngotracheobronchitis (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). Measles can cause serious illness. The facts are that one out of every 1,000 cases of measles will develop into acute encephalitis, and that can lead to brain damage. One or two out of 1,000 children will die from respiratory and neurologic complications (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015).Complications: Moss and Griffin (2012) tell us that complications can occur in up to 40 percent of the
patients. Age and undernutrition increase the risk. Fatality is highest in infants and young children.
Pneumonia is the condition most associated with measles-associated deaths. The cause of Pneumonia is a
secondary viral or bacterial infection. In immunocompromised patients, the virus can cause giant cell
pneumonitis. Croup, otitis media, and diarrhea are other problems that can occur. Keratoconjunctivitis can
also develop as a complication of the infection. There are rare complications such as conditions that
involve the central nervous system. Encephalomyelitis can occur in older children and adults.
Periventricular demyelination may also occur. Other CNS complications that occur months later can be
measles inclusion body encephalitis and sclerosing panencephalitis, caused by persistent infection (Moss &
Griffin, 2012, p. 158).
#2: Rubella (German Measles):
Rubella is a communicable disease of children caused by a ribonucleic acid (RNA) virus that enters into the
system through the respiratory route. It is a mild disease, and incubation is from 14 to 21 days. Symptoms
are enlarged lymph nodes, fever (low-grade), sore throat and a runny nose with a cough. There is a faint
pink or red rash that is maculopapular. This rash can develop on the face and then trunk and extremities.
The rash does not present itself on the palms or soles of the feet. The virus causes dissemination of the
skin. Children are not contagious after the development of the rash. There is lifelong immunity to rubella,
along with measles, chickenpox, and roseola if you contact the disease (McCance et al., 2014, p. 1658).
Complications:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015) relate that the complications from rubella are not
common, and they occur more in adults than children. Arthralgia or arthritis may occur in 70 percent of
adult women who contract the disease, but it is rare in children and males. Encephalitis can occur in one to
6,000 cases more in adults (females especially) than children. Hemorrhagic manifestations can occur with
children. There are low platelets and vascular damage with thrombocytopenic purpura. There can also be a
gastrointestinal, cerebral and intrarenal hemorrhage. The long term sequelae can last for months. There can
also be neuritis and progressive panencephalitis (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015).
#3: Varicella (chickenpox):
Varicella is a disease that is seen in childhood and approximately 90 percent of children develop the disease
during their first decade in life. This virus is very contagious and spreads from person-to-person via
airborne droplets. With infection in the household, there is a 90 percent chance that people who are
susceptible will get the disease within 14 days. Children remain contagious for one day before the rash
develops. Transmission can happen up to 5 to 6 days after onset of lesions in healthy children. There are no
prodromal signs (McCance et al., 2014, p. 1660). The illness may appear with vesicles on the trunk, scalp,
and face. Later on, it spreads to the extremities. The lesions have various stages. They can present as
macules, papules, and vesicles. They rupture easily. They develop a crust. Sometimes they can be found
in the mouth, conjunctiva, and pharynx. There is a fever for 2 to 3 days (McCance et al., 2014, p. 1660).
#4: Hand, foot, and mouth disease:
The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (2015) explain that hand, foot and mouth disease is a
common viral illness that affects children younger than 5. It does, however, occur in adults. It usually
starts with a fever, lack of appetite and sore throat and just not feeling well. Once the fever starts, about
two days later, painful sores develop in the mouth. A skin rash with red spots develops that blister. The
blisters can appear on the palms, hand, feet (soles) or the elbow, knees or buttocks. Some people do not
show signs, but they still pass the virus to others. The viruses that belong to the Enterovirus genus
(polioviruses, coxsackieviruses, and echoviruses and enteroviruses. Coxsackievirus A16 is the most
common in the United States, but other viruses that are enterovirus can cause illness. Enterovirus 17 has
been associated with the disease as well. Transmission can occur through close contact, in the air with
coughing and objects contaminated with feces and contaminated surfaces and objects (The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, 2015).
#5: Pharyngoconjunctival fever - The Centers for Disease Control state that this condition combines
conjunctivitis as well as fever, and sore throat can also occur with this syndrome. The infection causes it
with adenovirus serotypes3, 4 and 7 (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014).
References
Moss, W. J., & Griffin, D. E. (2012). Measles. The Lancet, 379(9811), 153-64.Nicole, N. H. (2014). Alterations of the Integument in Children. In McCance, K. L., Huether, S. E.,
Brashers, V. L. (Eds.), Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children
(7th ed., pp. 1656, 1658, 1660). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014). Conjunctivitis. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/conjunctivitis/about/diagnosis.html
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015). Hand Foot and Mouth Disease. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015). Measles. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/measles/hcp/index.html
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015). Rubella. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/rubella.html
Instructor Brown reply to Lorna Durfee
RE: Discussion Part Three
Lorna,
What is going on from a patho standpoint to cause conjunctivitis?
Lorna Durfee reply to Instructor Brown
RE: Discussion Part Three
6/10/2016 3:15:49 PM
What is going on from a pathophysiological standpoint to cause conjunctivitis?
Doctor Brown:
Although this text is not current, I felt that it would provide a necessary understanding of the
pathophysiological process that is in question.
Enders (1996) explains that the measles virus belongs to the family Paramyxoviridae. This family
consists of three genera: Paramyxovirus, which includes the parainfluenza viruses and mumps;
Pneumovirus, which includes respiratory syncytial virus and Morbillivirus, which the measles virus
belong to (Baron & National Center for Biotechnology Information, 1996, p. 1).
Paramyxoviruses are enveloped particles that are approximately 150 to 300 nm in diameter. There
is a helically symmetrical tube-like nucleocapsid that contains a single-stranded, negative–sense
RNA genome and RNA-directed RNA polymerase. The nucleocapsid is associated with the matrix
protein which is at the base of the double-layered lipid envelope. The spikes on the envelope have
two glycoproteins. One is a viral attachment protein and the other a fusion protein. The
paramyxoviruses have a general order for the viral proteins and biochemical properties for viral
attachment proteins (Baron & National Center for Biotechnology Information, 1996, p. 1). Measles
virus lacks neuraminidase but has hemagglutinating abilities.
Enders (1996) relates that attachment of particles of the virus to the cell surface is followed by
fusion of the envelope and cytoplasmic membranes and penetrates into the nucleocapsid into the
cytoplasm. The virion RNA is a template for the production of mRNA and also for replication of
RNA. Maturation of the virus takes place with the budding of the virus from the cell (Baron &
National Center for Biotechnology Information, 1996, p. 26).
We know that measles is a systemic viral infection. There are manifestations of the disease that
involve the lymphatic and respiratory systems, skin and brain. The virus can enter the host through
the nose and possibly the conjunctiva. Once the virus multiplies in the respiratory tract and lymph
nodes it can spread to the rest of the reticuloendothelial system where the replication sequence takes
place (Baron & National Center for Biotechnology Information, 1996, p. 27).
6/9/2016 5:42:01 PMUSC Roski Eye Institute and Keck Medicine of USC, explains that some of the patients they have
seen with eye problems with measles have lost vision because it caused damage to the cornea.
Measles keratitis is a condition that results from measles infection. The virus can affect the back of
the eye and can cause inflammation of any part of the back of the eye, including retina, blood
vessels, and the optic nerve. There is swelling of the eye from measles infection that can result in
scarring (University of Southern California, 2016).
Devries, Duprex and DeSwart (2015) explain that morbilliviruses infect cells of the immune system
before they can spread to the epithelium, endothelium or neuronal cells (De Vries, Duprex, & De
Swart, 2015, p. 703).
Moss and Griffin (2014) tells us that the measles virus is spherical, enveloped and single-stranded
negative-sense RNA virus and member of the Morbillivirus genus in the Paramyxoviridae family.
The RNA genome for measles has about 16, 000 nucleotides that encode eight proteins. The
haemagglutinin binds to receptors in cells and works with the fusion protein to mediate fusion into
the viral envelope and then connect with the host cell membrane. This haemagglutinin protein will
elicit an immune response. The cell receptors for measles is CD46 and CD150, which activates the
lymphocyte molecule (SLAM). Because CD46 is a complement molecule, that is expressed on all
nucleated cells. SLAM is activated on T and B lymphocytes and antigen-presenting cells (Moss &
Griffin, 2012, p. 155). The virus replication occurs in epithelial cells in the respiratory tract, and
this virus spreads to lymphatic tissue. The replication in the tissues is what causes the
dissemination of measles to many organs. Host immune responses are responsible for the signs and
symptoms. The adaptive immune responses are virus specific humoral and cellular responses. The
virus can enter through the conjunctiva and then it becomes systemic. The immune response can
occur, and it can cause bacterial infection in the eyes (Moss & Griffin, 2012, p. 156). With measles
infection, there can be decreased lymphocyte responses and impaired dendritic cell function (Moss
& Griffin, 2012, p. 157). Keratoconjunctivitis can occur in children with Vitamin A deficiency and
can cause blindness (Moss & Griffin, 2012, p. 158). Diagnosis of measles can be made by serology,
looking for the IgG antibody and IgM antibodies (Moss & Griffin, 2012, p. 158). Measles can be
diagnosed with a conjunctival swab (Moss & Griffin, 2012, p. 159).
References
De Vries, R., Duprex, W., & De Swart, R. (2015). Morbillivirus Infections: An Introduction.
Viruses, 7(2), 699-706. doi:10.3390/v7020699
Enders, G. (1996). Paramyxoviruses. In Baron, S., & National Center for Biotechnology
Information (U.S.) Medical microbiology. (pp.1-36). Galveston, Tex.: University of Texas
Medical Branch at Galveston. Chapter 59.
Moss, W. J., & Griffin, D. E. (2012). Measles. The Lancet, 379(9811), 153-164.
doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(10)62352-5
University of Southern California. (2016). Measles and the Eye | USC Roski Eye Institute.
Retrieved from http://eye.keckmedicine.org/measles-and-the-eye
Lanre Abawonse
Discussion Part Three
6/9/2016 9:50:46 PM
What is the differential diagnosis?
Measles
Measles is a disease caused by a virus. Hard measles, or 7-10 day measles (rubeola) is a
communicable viral disease caused by the morbillivirus. Sometimes it begins on the face and spreads to the
appendages (or outgrowth). Before the rash begins, fever, conjunctivitis and cough are present (Watkin,2013). There are koplik spots (small, irregular red with bluish white speck in the center) on the buccal
mucosa, and mild to severe photosensitivity. The rash can become severe in nature, becoming more
apparent as a maculopapular eruption on the face and into the skin tissue or to another body surface
Roseola
Roseola (Exanthem Subitum) is caused by herpesvirus (human) type 6, is mostly limited to age
6months to 3 years and is incubated 5-15 days. The rash in this disease is composed discrete rose-pink
macules appearing first around the trunk, then spreading to neck, face and extremeities. This can lead to
recurrent febrile seizures from latent infection of nervous system that is reactivated by fever. The fever lasts
3-5 days; then a tiny, erythematous, raised papule rash appears (O’Grady, 2014).
Fifth Disease
Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth disease) is caused by parvovirus B19 (Human parvovirus). This is
mostly transfer from an infectious person with an incubation period a 4-21 days. It usually begins with
fever, headache, sore throat, pruritus coryza, abdominal pain and arthralgias. 7-10 days after the symptoms
go away, the rash begins as a slapped cheek appearance The rash associated with this disease appears in
three stages. After the rash appears, the patient is no longer contagious (O’Grady, 2014).
Rubella
Rubella is a viral infection caused by a rubivirus that occurs in childhood. There are two types know
as 3 day measles and German measles,. Its diffuse punctate, macular rash begins on the trunk and spreads to
the arms and legs. The child might also present with cold-like symptoms (cough). The virus might be
present in the blood, stool, and urine. Patient is contagious a week before symptoms start and 4 days after
the rash starts (Watkin, 2014).
What are some of the complications of this disease, assume that the top of your differential is
the definitive?
Measles is more severe in malnourished children and it can lead to complications which include
diarrhea, pneumonia, otitis media, and acute encephalitis (rare), corneal ulcers and sub-acute sclerosing
anencephalitis (Haq, Masood, Sharif, & Asghar, 2015). It is usually benign but the greatest danger is
teratogenic effect of the fetus.
Assume that the second item you place on your differential is the definitive diagnosis. What
are some complications of that disease?
Roseola is a contagious viral disease that affect children younger than 4 with a rapid rise in
temperature up to 105 f. This can make this disease to be mis-interpreted or mistaken for rubella. Some
complications seen are recurrent febrile seizures, which develop from latent infection of central nervous
system that is reactivated by the fever and encephalitis (rare). Long term complications include
developmental disorders and autism spectrum disorders (O’Grady, 2014).
Reference
Haq, M. Z., Masood, N., Sharif, M., & Asghar, R. M. (2015). Measles. Professional Medical Journal, 22
(9), 1116-1121. doi:10.17957/TPMJ/15.2841
O'Grady, J. S. (2014). Fifth and sixth diseases: More than a fever and a rash. Journal of Family Practice, 63(10), E1-E5.
Watkins, J. (2014). Rubella: An overview of the symptoms and complications. British Journal of School
Nursing, 9(6), 284-286 3p.
Watkins, J. (2013). Diagnosing rashes, part 4: Generalized rashes with fever. Practice Nursing, 24(7), 335-
341 7p.
Liberty Neoh reply to Lanre Abawonse
RE: Discussion Part Three
Lanre,
I did know about Fifth Disease. Thank you for sharing. I just want to add that the clinical
manifestations of fifth disease are different in children than adults. Cold-like symptoms and arthritis
are common symptoms for adults but with children it can cause hematologic problems. According to
Chatzidimitriou and colleagues (2011), children, specifically, with underlying hemolytic disorders may
develop transient aplastic crisis. Fetal infection may lead to heavy fetal anemia causing hydrops fetalis
and even fetal death.
Reference
Chatzidimitriou, E. M., Gioula, M. A., & Diza, Z. L. (2011). Epidemiological and clinical
characteristics of human parvovirus B19 infections during 2006-2009 in Northern Greece. Hippokratia,
15(2). Retrieved from http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.proxy.chamberlain.edu:8080/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?
sid=5a5f1201-368d-4e73-b937-3adbf3b686cd%40sessionmgr106&vid=7&hid=127
Liberty Neoh reply to Liberty Neoh
RE: Discussion Part Three
6/12/2016 12:50:18 AM
Edited,
Lanre, what I meant was I did not know about Fifth disease. I am sorry about that.
Liberty
Instructor Brown reply to Lanre Abawonse
RE: Discussion Part Three
6/10/2016 6:38:13 PM
What part of the patho process causes "koplik spots (small, irregular red with bluish white speck in the
center)"? What is going on at the cellular level?
Rechel DelAntar
Differential Diagnosis
Hello Professor and Class,
Differential Diagnosis
A Case of s 13 year old female who present herself with red conjunctive, cough and fever 104C. She is also
having some rashes on her face and some rashes in her arms. The patient states she was around another student
approximately 10 days ago with similar symptoms. Based on this history, patient may be having:
6/9/2016 11:49:10 PM
6/10/2016 12:14:14 AM1. Measles (Rubeola) = Measles is caused by the measles virus, a single-stranded, negative-sense, enveloped RNA
virus of the genus Morbillivirus within the family Paramyxovirida. It is a highly contagious infection whose
symptoms include Fever of 104F (40C), cough, runny nose and inflamed eyes. Red flat rashes appear starting
from the face then the rest of the body. Symptoms develop 10-12 days after exposure and lasts 7-10 days.
Measles is an airborne disease and spreads easily through coughs and sneezes of those infected. It may also be
spread through contact with saliva or nasal secretions (World Health Organization, 2016).
2. German measles (Rubella) = Sometimes knows as the “three day measles” is a contagious disease caused by the
rubella virus. This disease is often mild with half of people not realizing that they are sick. Rubella starts with flu
like symptoms and low-grade fever of less than 101F. The primary symptom of rubella virus infection is the
appearance of a rash (exanthem) on the face, which spreads to the trunk and limbs and usually fades after three
days (that is why it is often referred to as three-day measles) (Atkinson, W., 2011). Symptoms are very similar
except that the patient in this case study is experiencing fevers of 104F, which is not typical of Rubella.
3. Chickenpox (Varicella) = is a highly contagious disease caused by the Varicella Zoster virus. The disease is
characterized by skin rashes that form small, itchy blisters, which eventually scab over. It usually starts on the
chest, back, and face then spreads to the rest of the body. The early symptoms in adolescents and adults are
nausea, loss of appetite, aching muscles, and headache accompanied by a low-grade fever. The rash begins as
small red dots on the face, scalp, torso, upper arms and legs; progressing over 10–12 hours to small bumps,
blisters and pustules; followed by formation of scabs (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015).
Although this disease is similar in some aspects to the one presented in the case study, there are some
differences that would exclude this as a diagnosis namely the presence of a low grade and the type rash this
disease presents compared to the one in the case study.
Measles can be a serious in all age groups. Some of the common complications for measles
are: ear infections and diarrhea. Severe complications for measles are pneumonia, encephalitis,
thrombocytopenia and in the case of pregnant women, premature birth and low birth weight for babies
(Centers for Disease Control and prevention, 2015).
For German measles (Rubella), some women with rubella experience arthritis in the fingers,
wrists and knees, which generally lasts for about one month. In rare cases, rubella can cause an ear
infection (otitis media) or inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). However in this particular disease,
the consequences of for an unborn child is severe. Infants born to mothers with rubella in the first 12
weeks of pregnancy develop congenital rubella syndrome, which consists of Growth retardation. This
would include, cataracts, deafness, congenital heart defects, defects in other organs and Mental
retardation (mayo Clinic, 2016).
References:
Atkinson, W. (2011). Epidemiology and prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases.
Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/rubella.html.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015). Chickenpox (Varicella).
Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/about/index.html.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). Complications of measles.
Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/complications.html.
Mayo Clinic. (2016). Complications of Measles. Retrieved from
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/measles/basics/complications/con-20019675.
World Health Organization. (2016). Measles: Factsheets. Retrieved from
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs286/en/.
Liberty Neoh
Discussion Part Three
6/9/2016 11:52:02 PM
Dr. Brown and Class,
What is the differential diagnosis?
The patient in this case study showed signs of measles. Measles is a communicable disease that lasts
approximately eight days. It is transmitted by droplet nuclei. White and her colleagues (2012) stated, “The
prodromal stage occurs 10 to 12 days after exposure and is characterized by two to three days of fever,
anorexia, and malaise combined with the triad of cough, conjunctivitis, and coryza.”Scarlet fever is caused by infection with Streptococcus pyogenes and mainly affects children. Clinical
manifestations may include scarlet-colored rash, fever, and exudative pharyngitis. Although, it is now
considered a rare disease, it was once viewed as a significant cause of pandemic childhood morbidity and
mortality in the 19th and early 20th centuries (Tse et al, 2012).
Patients with Rubella infection may be asymptomatic or symptoms can be mild and self-limiting. A
prodromal stage of one to five days is represented by a low-grade fever, malaise, lymphadenopathy and an
upper respiratory infection. Forchheimer spots (petechiae on the soft palate) may precede or accompany the
rash. The rash is mild and maculopapular, beginning on the face and extending downwards and occurs
approximately 14 to 17 days after exposure and typically lasts three days. Rubella frequently leads to
arthralgia/arthritis in women (up to 70%). While joint symptoms, along with conjunctivitis, are more common
complications in the obstetric patient, encephalitis may develop in 1 in 6,000 cases, affecting female adults
more frequently than men or children (White et al, 2012).
What are some of the complications of this disease, assume that the top of your differential is the
definitive?
The most common serious complication of measles and has continued to be life threatening is
pneumonia. After acquiring measles, children often die as a result of complications rather than from measles
itself. Pneumonia is the most common cause of death related to measles with a relatively high mortality rate.
According to Li and colleagues (2015), “The pathogenesis may be associated with secondary severe
pneumonia and systematic infection, as well as a systematic inflammatory reaction syndrome (SIRS) induced
by the release of large amounts of in vivo inflammatory factors such as surfactant protein D (SP-D) and
interleukin-6 (IL-6); damage to pulmonary capillary basement membranes and epithelial cells can also occur.”
Assume that the second item you place on your differential is the definitive diagnosis. What are some
complications of that disease?
If scarlet fever is not treated with the appropriate antibiotics patients can go on to develop late
complications. The erythrogenic toxin is produced by the Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. The toxin is
released into the host’s bloodstream when the bacteria are broken down by specific bacteriophages. When the
toxins permeate the bloodstream, a condition known as acute glomerulonephritis can result. Although
antibiotics are effective for some complications, there is debate as to whether they can also prevent post-
streptococcal glomerulonephritis. Rodriguez-Iturbe, and Haas (2016), explained that “The pathogenesis of
renal damage involves nephritogenic immune complexes which are formed in circulation and deposited in the
glomeruli; alternately, the antigen and antibody arrive separately and meet in or outside the glomerular
basement membrane, causing in situ immune complex disease. Immune cell recruitment, production of
chemical mediators and cytokines, and local activation of the complement and coagulation cascades drive an
inflammatory response that is localized in the glomeruli.”
References
Li, J., Zhao, Y., Liu, Z., Zhang, T., Liu, Z., Liu, X. (2015). Clinical report of serious complications associated
with measles pneumonia in children hospitalized at Shengjing hospital, China. Journal of Infection in
Developing Countries, 9(10). doi: 10.3855/jidc.6534
Rodriguez-Iturbe, B. & Haas, M. (2016). Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. Retrieved from
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK333429/
Tse, H., Bao, J., Davies, M. R., Maamary, P., Tsoi, H. W., Tong, A.,…& Yuen, K. Y. (2012). Molecular
characterization of the 2011 Hong Kong Scarlet Fever outbreak. Journal of Infectious Diseases, 206(3).
Retrieved from http://eds.a.ebscohost.com.proxy.chamberlain.edu:8080/eds/detail/detail?
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White, S. J., Boldt, K. L., Holditch, S. J., Poland, G. A., & Jacobson, R. M. (2012). Measles, mumps, and
rubella. Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, 55(2). doi: 10.1097/GRF.0b013e31824df256
Instructor Brown reply to Liberty Neoh
RE: Discussion Part Three
6/10/2016 6:39:34 PM
Please explain glomerulonephritis from a patho perspective. What is going on at a cellular level?
6/13/2016 2:14:35 AM
Liberty Neoh reply to Instructor BrownRE: Discussion Part Three
Dr. Brown,
During an infection, antigen is planted where a streptococcal component is deposited in the
glomerulus. The antigen and antibody arrive separately and meet in or outside the glomerular
basement membrane, causing in situ immune complex. Immune cell recruitment, production of
chemical mediators and cytokines, and local activation of the complement and coagulation cascades
drive an inflammatory response that is localized in the glomeruli. Streptococcal antigen may cross
react with glomerular structures or directly activate complement with subsequent attraction of
inflammatory cells. Immune deposits initiate a diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis particularly
affecting mesangial and endothelial cells. This order of events can lead to renal damage (Rodriguez-
Iturbe & Haas, 2016).
Reference
Rodriguez-Iturbe, B. & Haas, M (2016). Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. Retrieved
from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK333429/
Jonathan Bidey
Discussion Part Three
6/10/2016 12:10:47 PM
Dr. Brown and Class,
Keisha is presenting with symptoms which could be caused from many different reasons.
In order to better diagnose her, we must analyze her symptoms and develop a list of differential
diagnoses. Keisha’s symptoms are red conjunctiva, cough, high fever, facial rash, and rash on the
body. Other pertinent information is that Keisha attends school with someone who was exhibiting the
same symptoms. This would lead the clinician to believe the cause is contagious in nature.
Differential diagnoses:
1. Rubeola (Measles)- Measles and Rubella present similarly. This patient could be diagnosed with
either. However, due to the severity of Keisha’s temperature, my diagnosis would lean towards
Measles, which is associated with a high temperature, rather than Rubella which is associated with a
low-grade temperature below 102 (Gupta, Gupta, & Gupta, 2015). Measles is viral and highly
contagious. The virus replicates in the nose and the throat which are then easily spread when the
patient sneezes coughs or talks (Gupta, Gupta, & Gupta, 2015). Measles presents with maculopapular
papules on the face and arms. It is associated with a cough and a very high fever. Measles often
presents with irritated red eyes (Gupta, Gupta, & Gupta, 2015). Measels complications include
pneumonia, bronchitis, encephalitis, and loss of pregnancy (Gupta, Gupta, & Gupta, 2015).
2. Rubella (German Measels)- Rubella is similar to measles in presentation. Although rubella is a
different virus than the virus which causes measles, both present with a red rash on the face and
body, a cough, red eyes, and fever. Although rubella is less severe in fever, usually below 102, and in
duration. Rubella usually lasts around three days, while Measles can last several weeks. Also, rubella
is not as contagious as measles (Gupta, Gupta, & Gupta, 2015). Complications of rubella include joint
paint, and encephalitis. Like measles, rubella is very dangerous if the patient is pregnant. Rubella
during pregnancy can result in stunted growth, congenital heart disease, deafness, and mental
retardation (Gupta, Gupta, & Gupta, 2015).
3. Roseola- Roseola is caused by the herpes virus. It presents with red macular papules on the
neck and trunk and fever (McCance & Huether, 2014). Although the patient is experiencing a similar
rash, Roseola does not often appear on the face. Also, cough and red conjunctiva are not associated
with roseola (McCance & Huether, 2014).
4. Varicella (Chickenpox)- Varicella, or chickenpox, is a viral herpes infection caused by the
varicella-zoster virus (McCance & Huether, 2014). During a varicella infection, keratinocytes within the
skin experience viral invasion and result in inflammation and vesicles appear on the skin. These
vesicles eventually rupture and leaves crusted ulcers (McCance & Huether, 2014). Varicella would not
remain isolated on the patient’s face and arms. Also, conjunctiva would not be effected.
-JonathanReferences:
Gupta, S. N., Gupta, N., & Gupta, S. (2015). Modified measles versus rubella
versus atypical measles: One and same thing. Journal of Family Medicine &
Primary Care, 4(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2249-4863.174290
McCance, K. L., & Huether, S. E. (2014). Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for
disease in adults and children (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier-Mosby.
Instructor Brown reply to Jonathan Bidey
RE: Discussion Part Three
6/10/2016 6:40:27 PM
Please explain the inflammatory process of chicken pox. What is going on to cause the vesicles?
6/12/2016 10:19:35 AM
Jonathan Bidey reply to Instructor Brown
RE: Discussion Part Three
Dr. Brown,
The varicella virus invades cells causing the formation of vesicles. The human immune
system response elicits the rupture and pruritic clinical manifestation which is classically
associated with varicella. Varicella is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). VZV is DNA virus
transmitted through inhalation and begins initial cell invasion through replication in mucus
membranes in the respiratory system (Yunlong & Baosheng, 2016). Viral copies are then
manufactured in the mucus membranes of the respiratory track and enter the bloodstream. A
second phase of cellular invasion begins as the virus undergoes cell invasion in capillary
endothelial cells of the epidermis (Yunlong & Baosheng, 2016). This causes malfunction of the
keratinocytes which begin to swell and detach from each other, resulting in the formation of
vesicles (McCance & Huether, 2014). As the immune system responds to the viral invasion,
granulocytes migrate to and enter the vesicle, causing it to fill until its eventual rupture (McCance
& Huether, 2014).
-Jonathan
References:
McCance, K. L.,& Huether, S. E. (2014). Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for
disease in adults and children (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier-Mosby.
Yunlong, L., & Baosheng, Z. (2016). Genotyping of clinical varicella-zoster
virus isolates collected from Yunnan in southwestern China. Biomedical
Reports, 4(2), 209-214. http://dx,doi.org/10.3892/br.2015.562.
Instructor Brown reply to Jonathan Bidey
RE: Discussion Part Three
6/12/2016 6:21:31 PM
Excellent discussion related to the vesicles. Everyone should understand the full process.
Matthew Dove
Week 6, Case Study 3
1) Rubeola (Measles)
Although considered eliminated in the United States 2000, Rubeola is still a threat both domestically and
worldwide. From an epidemiological perspective, this is a serious and highly contagious disease. The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) relates that, “Rubeola is so contagious that if one person has it, 9 out of 10
people around him or her will also become infected if they are not protected. Your child can get measles just by
being in a room where a person with measles has been, even up to two hours after that person has left. An
infected person can spread measles to others even before knowing he/she has the disease—from four days before
developing the measles rash through four days afterward. About 1 in 4 people in the U.S. who get measles will be
hospitalized, 1 out of every 1,000 people with measles will develop brain swelling, which could lead to the
complication brain damage, 1 or 2 out of 1,000 people with measles will die, even with the best care” (2015).
6/10/2016 12:13:08 PMSymptoms include rhinorrhea, cough, red conjunctiva, and rash. There is deviation in the type of rash between
the types of measles presented here, with Rubeola presenting as a “erythematous maculopapular rash developing
over the head and spreading distally over the trunk, extremities, hands, and feet” (Nicol, Huether, 2013). There
are also telltale “Koplik spots” with this type of dermatological manifestation, classified through pinpoint white
spots surrounded by the reddened ring over buccal mucosa. These are early prodromal symptoms and are
typically missed as the incubation period can be up to 12 days, while the onset is not fully recognized for 3 to 5
days after initial symptoms. Vaccination is the emphasis here in prevention and, if contracting Rubeola, treatment
is primarily supportive unless complications arise. In addition to potential increase in cranial pressure and brain
damage, possible complications include: opportunistic primary or secondary bacterial infection by group A
hemolytic streptococcus, Haemophilus influenzae, or S. aureus (Nicol, Huether, 2013). On a final note, it is
imperative for providers to understand state laws surrounding mandatory for this type of reporting and be
compliant with detailing infectious disease to prevent or slow outbreaks.
2) Rubella (German or 3-Day Measles)
Characteristics of Rubella include low grade fever and cough. Rationale for this being 2 choice in the differential
resides in the fever for the patient being 104 (defined as a high grade fever—not low) and absence of any
mention of red conjunctiva (present with Rubeola) in all literature researched. While a milder form of a viral
infection that enters the bloodstream through of measles compared to Rubeola, both present with a “faint-pink to
red, coalescing maculopapular rash that develops on the face spreading to the trunk and extremities sparing the
palms of the hand and soles of the feet” (Nicol, Huether, 2013). After the onset, this rash will subside in two to
three Rubeola is self-limited and it is believed that once the integumentary symptoms present, children are no
longer contagious. Lymph chains are possibly enlarged for many weeks following an occurrence, and if there are
complications, they are potentially pneumonia, croup, and encephalitis, and peripheral neuritis (Nichol, Huether,
2013).
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3) Erythema infectiosum (parvovirus B19)
Also known as Fifth disease, the 13 year old child is particularly pertinent due to it being the primary age range
whom contracts this ailment. The CDC posits symptom presentation as fever, runny nose, and headache. From
their research, “After several days, you may get a red rash on your face called "slapped cheek" rash. This rash is
the most recognized feature of fifth disease. It is more common in children and most have contracted it by age
15” (CDC, 2015). The virus is spread through respiratory secretions and droplet precautions are paramount in
preventing further transmission. Much like the other diseases presented, treatment is supportive and once the
virus is disseminated through the skin and presents as a rash, the child is more than likely not contagious (CDC,
2015).
4) Scarlet fever (Streptococcus pyogenes)
The National Institute of Communicable Diseases places Scarlet fever (Streptococcus pyogenes) as a differential
diagnosis that must be considered along with Measles despite it being considered a relatively eliminated disease
state in the last half century. Wong, Yuen purport this re-emergence could be because, “currently 74 species
under the genus Streptococcus.The type species of the genus, Streptococcus pyogenes, is one of the most
virulent species causing human infections. S. pyogenes is a prototype bacterium that causes exotoxin-mediated
infections. It produces a plethora of exotoxins, superantigens and cell wall-associated proteins resulting in diverse
clinical manifestations, ranging from classical pyogenic infections, to toxic shock syndrome and post-infectious
immune-mediated sequelae. Despite the fact that systemic infections, such as meningitis and endocarditis, are
rare nowadays, streptococcal pyoderma and pharyngotonsillitis remain common infections with a heavy global
burden of disease. The past two decades have also witnessed a resurgence of several infective syndromes of S.
pyogenes, most notably necrotizing skin and soft tissue infections and scarlet fever. The appearance of outbreaks
and changes in the epidemiology could be contributed by changes in herd immunity, genetic mutations or
replacement by new circulating S. pyogenes strains. The high incidence of scarlet fever in children less than 10
years old suggests that the lack of protective immunity is an important host factor. A high population density,
overcrowded living environment and a low yearly rainfall are environmental factors contributing to outbreak
development. Inappropriate antibiotic use is not only ineffective for treatment, but may actually drive an epidemic
caused by drug-resistant strains and worsen patient outcomes by increasing the bacterial density at the site of
infection and inducing toxin production ” (2012). Symptoms include a high fever and diffuse body wide rash with
lymph enlargement traditionally responsive to antibiotics.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fifth Disease. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/parvovirusb19/fifth-disease.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rubeola (Measles). Retrieved fromhttp://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/parents-top4.html
National Institute of Communicable Diseases (2014). Measles Differential Diagnosis. Retrieved from http://www.nicd.ac.za/?page=measles_faq&id=43#8
Nicol, N.H., Huether, S.E. (2013). Chapter 47 Alterations of the Integument in Children. In McCance, K. L., Huether, S. E., Brashers, V. L., & Rote, N. S. (Eds.), Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children (pp. 1591--1616). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
Wong, S.Y., Yuen, K,Y. (2012). Streptococcus pyogenes and re-emergence of scarlet fever as a public health problem. Emergent Microbe Infection, 1(7), 20—27. DOI: 10.1038/emi.2012.9
Sarah Boulware reply to Matthew Dove RE: Week 6, Case Study 3
6/10/2016 6:20:46 PM
Matthew, You mentioned in your post that vaccination is the key to preventing the measles. I definitely
agree with you on this statement and found some interesting research on the measles vaccine. According to Bentley, Rouse, and Pinfield (2014), the measles vaccine is live and stimulates the body to mount an immune response and produce antibodies and memory cells that enable a prompt response if the virus is encountered again. Active immunity is gained that provides long-lasting protection against the measles. If the vaccine is given during the period when the immune system is responding to another live vaccine, the production
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