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Pediatric Infectious Disease Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Leukocyte adhesion defects are caused by defects in the β chain of integrin (CD18), which is required for the normal process of neutrophil aggregation and attachment to endothelial surfaces. It is characterized by all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ecthyma gangrenosum is not typical of leukocyte adhesion defects.
Question 2 of 5
Impetigo (or pyoderma) has traditionally been classified into 2 clinical forms: bullous and nonbullous. Of the following, which statement is TRUE?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regional lymphadenitis is a common feature of nonbullous impetigo.
Question 3 of 5
Prophylaxis for people who have had acute rheumatic fever with carditis but without residual heart disease persist for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prophylaxis lasts 10 years or until age 21, whichever is longer, in this scenario.
Question 4 of 5
Regarding epidemiology of Neisseria meningitides, all the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Meningococci do not survive long outside the host.
Question 5 of 5
All patients who are presumed or proven to have gonorrhea should be evaluated for concurrent presence of all the following infections EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatitis B is not routinely screened for in gonorrhea patients.