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Infectious Disease Pediatric Questions
Question 1 of 5
Manifestations of Chlamydia trachomatis pneumonia include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlamydia pneumonia in infants is typically afebrile.
Question 2 of 5
Which describes the recommended use of HRIG for postexposure rabies prophylaxis in the United States?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CDC recommends infiltrating as much HRIG as possible around the wound, with the rest IM, alongside vaccine.
Question 3 of 5
Which is not true concerning HIV infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rotating regimens is not a standard strategy; consistent combination therapy is key.
Question 4 of 5
A 4-year-old child presents with acute onset of colicky abdominal pain, blood-stained diarrhea, and tenesmus. There is no fever. Trophozoites are seen in the stool. The family has recently returned from a trip to Mexico. Which etiology should be suspected?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Entamoeba histolytica causes amebic dysentery with bloody diarrhea and trophozoites in stool.
Question 5 of 5
A 16-month-old infant present with high fever, cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis; after 3 days a macular rash begins on the head and spreads over most of the body. On examination; cervical lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, and temperature 40°C. CBC reveals WBC count 3000/mm³ The severity of this illness is MOST likely related to the extent of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measles severity correlates with leukopenia (D), reflecting immune suppression and infection intensity, more than rash (A), fever (B), cough (C), or splenomegaly (E), per pediatric infectious disease data.