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Infectious Disease Pediatric Questions
Question 1 of 5
Colitis with minimal fecal leukocytes occur in infection with
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Salmonella (C) colitis often has fewer fecal leukocytes compared to Shigella (A) or Campylobacter (B), per pathology.
Question 2 of 5
The diagnosis of UTI in infants requires the presence of both pyuria and single pathogenic organism of at least
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: UTI diagnosis in infants requires ≥50,000 CFU/mL (B) of a single pathogen with pyuria, per AAP guidelines.
Question 3 of 5
The MOSTLY involved joint in suppurative arthritis is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The knee (B) is the most common site of septic arthritis in children, per orthopedic stats.
Question 4 of 5
Rb gene analysis is useful in the workup of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Rb gene is a tumor suppressor linked to retinoblastoma; its analysis aids in diagnosis and genetic counseling.
Question 5 of 5
A 5-year- old boy presented with abdominal mass, hematuria and hypertension. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wilms' tumor commonly presents with an abdominal mass, hematuria, and hypertension due to renin secretion.