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Pediatric Infectious Disease Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 6-month-old breast-fed infant presents with a 24-hour history of diarrhea but no emesis. On examination, the child is afebrile, has normal vital signs, but has slightly sunken eyes and fontanel. She continues to nurse fairly well. The most appropriate therapy is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mild dehydration in a breastfeeding infant is best managed with oral rehydration solution alongside continued nursing.
Question 2 of 5
Which is not true about cat-scratch disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diagnosis of cat-scratch disease can be made clinically or serologically, not solely by culture.
Question 3 of 5
Which is not a common manifestation of congenital rubella syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Snuffles is typical of congenital syphilis, not rubella.
Question 4 of 5
Which is not true of the risk of vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis (VAPP)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The risk of VAPP is highest with the first OPV dose, not subsequent doses.
Question 5 of 5
Which tumor is not associated with Epstein-Barr virus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kaposi sarcoma is linked to HHV-8, not EBV.