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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
In meningococcal purpura, necrotic skin lesions are less common among children treated with
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ceftriaxone is associated with fewer necrotic lesions in meningococcal purpura.
Question 2 of 5
The preferable antibiotic in neonate with pertussis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Azithromycin is preferred in neonates due to lower risk of pyloric stenosis.
Question 3 of 5
Persons with which blood group are at increased risk for developing severe disease of cholera?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood group O individuals are at higher risk for severe cholera.
Question 4 of 5
Tularemia is a zoonotic infection caused by the gram-negative bacterium Francisella tularensis. Of the following, the MOST common forms of tularemia diagnosed in children is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ulceroglandular tularemia is the most common form in children.
Question 5 of 5
Candida is a common cause of oral mucous membrane infections (thrush) and perineal skin infections (Candida diaper dermatitis) in young infants. All the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The incidence of invasive candidiasis in infants <750 g is much higher than 0.3%.