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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
A newly delivered full term newborn to HBsAg-positive mothers, all the following are true regarding neonatal management EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Testing HBsAg at birth (C) isn’t routine; vaccine (A), HBIG (B), and follow-up (D, E) are standard, per AAP.
Question 2 of 5
Of the following, the MOST common etiological pathogen of osteomyelitis in children with sickle cell disease is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Salmonella (B) is the top cause of osteomyelitis in sickle cell disease, per hematology data.
Question 3 of 5
Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) scans are useful in the workup of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: MIBG scans are specific for detecting catecholamine-producing tumors like neuroblastoma.
Question 4 of 5
A 2-year- old girl presented with abdominal mass, periorbital ecchymoses and ataxia. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neuroblastoma fits with abdominal mass, periorbital ecchymoses (raccoon eyes), and ataxia (possible opsoclonus-myoclonus).
Question 5 of 5
A 5-year- old girl diagnosed recently with lymphoma, presented to the emergency room with distended neck veins, plethora, and swollen head and neck. Of the following, the MOST likely cause is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Superior vena cava syndrome, caused by mediastinal lymphoma, leads to neck vein distension and facial swelling.