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Pediatric Infectious Disease Questions
Question 1 of 5
Hemorrhagic cystitis, conjunctivitis, pneumonia, and diarrhea all have been linked to which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adenovirus is associated with a wide range of symptoms including hemorrhagic cystitis and conjunctivitis.
Question 2 of 5
The most common clinical manifestation of atypical cat-scratch disease is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oculoglandular syndrome (Parinaud’s) is a frequent atypical presentation of cat-scratch disease.
Question 3 of 5
During springtime, an infectious disease spread through a small community in the United States. The main signs and symptoms were fever, mild rash, and arthralgia. One pregnant woman in late gestation contracted the illness but recovered without difficulty. However, 1 month later she was delivered of a stillborn infant. The pathology report listed the diagnosis 'hydrops fetalis.' What is the most likely infectious disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parvovirus B19 causes hydrops fetalis in late pregnancy due to fetal anemia.
Question 4 of 5
The most useful information in diagnosing the cause of fever of undetermined origin (FUO) comes from
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: History and physical exam provide the most critical clues for FUO diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
Strains of Staphylococcus aureus can produce which of the following toxins?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: S. aureus produces all listed toxins, causing various syndromes.