exanthematous diseases are very common in children and usually not of concern. Usually start with red spots that itch, cough and sore throat. Sometimes this fever is more 'or less tall and are cured with medication, administered in control children. Many municipalities also provide vaccines against chickenpox, measles and some other moms and willingly accept. Beware the risks of vaccines on children .
We see up close the most 'famous esntematiche diseases that may occur during the first years of life:
Varicella
viral disease has a fairly common incubaizone period of 14-21 days. The infectious period is from one to two days before the appearance of the spots until all the scabs have fallen.
How to recognize: begins with a state of exhaustion associated with fever. The spots are red, some seem bubbles (vesicles containing clear yellow liquid). They focus on the torso (stomach, back, chest) and face and then dries to form a crust. The crusts must not be separated by hand, but must fall on their own.
Treatment: call the pediatrician usually clears to 'use of paracetamol for children. To relieve the itching just a warm bath with a handful of baking soda.
Pregnant women should not be in contact with people with chickenpox.
Measles
potentially dangerous viral disease with an incubation period of 12 days. The infectious period except for two days before the rash and lasts up to 5 days after it disappeared.
How to recognize: Start with a heavy cold, a cough and painful irritation to the eyes. Wipe stains with a white center and red glow in the mouth are a sign of recognition. The child will feel weak and exhausted,
with a little 'of fever and a slight intolerance to luce.L' rash starts on the third or fourth day. The spots are red and slightly raised.
Treatment: call the pediatrician usually authorized to 'use of paracetamol for children. Flush eyes with warm water to relieve irritation and put the camera in dim light if the child from 'bother the light.
few days after the appearance of 'rash may also insirgere diarrhea, vomiting and inflammation of the bronchi and ears. There is also a slight risk of pneumonia and encephalitis.
Rubella is a mild viral infection with the incubation period of 14-21 days. The infectious period except for a week before the rash and lasts until 4 days after it disappeared.
How to recognize: is not always easy to recognize. Start with a mild cold and a day or two more 'flat spots later appear in groups, on the face first then the rest of the body. Glands may swell behind the neck and bmabino may feel slightly tired.
Treatment: call the pediatrician usually authorized to 'use of paracetamol for children. The child must drink a lot and be dressed lightly.
To avoid complications keep it away from pregnant women. There is a risk of fetal malformations.
Fourth Disease
fairly common exanthematous disease that occurs mainly in spring and once the rash has occurred is not over 'contagious.
How to recognize: door un'esantema cheeks blush like that can leave a slap. Within 2 or 3 days, red spots appear on the big body that will disappear within a maximum of 2-4 weeks. Sometimes you may also have fever and even nasal congestion.
Trattamento: tenerlo fresco, fare bere molto il bambino e non farlo sudare. Non ci sono effetti collaterali e la malattia scompare a sola senza particolari trattamenti.
Orecchioni-Parotite
E' una malattia virale non particolarmente seria nei bambini che ha un periodo di incubazione di 14-24 giorni. Il periodo infettivo va da qualche giorno prima della comparsa dei sintomi alla scomparsa del gonfiore.
Come si riconosce: ghiandole gonfie e doloranti subito sotto le orecchie e sotto il mento. Febbre, mal di testa, bocca secca e difficoltà a chew and swallow.
Treatment: Paracetamol to reduce fever, drink a very little and call your pediatrician if you see a stomach ache and reddish purple spots or bruises.
in some cases may arise meningitis, encephalitis and pancreatitis. Slight risk of damage to the testicles in males.
bacterial infection that clogs the airways with mucus and has an incubation period of 7-14 days.
How to recognize: begins with a common cold and two weeks after they appear the first attacks of coughing. Extremely persistent are very annoying and make breathing difficult.
Treatment: pediatrician will probably prescribe antibiotics.
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