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Pediatric Infectious Disease Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 7-month-old infant has rhinorrhea, cough, audible wheezes, and chest retractions. There is a low-grade fever and irritability. The most likely etiology is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RSV is the leading cause of bronchiolitis in infants, with wheezing and retractions.
Question 2 of 5
Which is a risk factor for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome caused by Sin nombre virus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hantavirus is transmitted via aerosolized rodent excreta.
Question 3 of 5
Which mechanism is responsible for vertical transmission of HIV infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed mechanisms contribute to vertical HIV transmission.
Question 4 of 5
Which is not true of infections with human T-cell lymphotrophic virus type I (HTLV-I)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Breast-feeding increases HTLV-I transmission risk and is not safe.
Question 5 of 5
Which is not true concerning Cryptosporidium parvum infections?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cryptosporidium typically causes watery, not bloody, diarrhea.