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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
Mumps virus is neurotropic and is thought to enter the CNS via the choroid plexus and infect the choroidal epithelium and ependymal cells. CNS involvement is characterized by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated CSF protein is characteristic of mumps CNS involvement.
Question 2 of 5
The MOST common long-term sequela associated with congenital CMV infection is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hearing loss is the most common long-term sequela of congenital CMV.
Question 3 of 5
Common adverse effects of nitazoxinide include
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flatulence is a common side effect of nitazoxinide.
Question 4 of 5
The largest protozoan that parasitizes human is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Balantidium coli is the largest protozoan parasite of humans.
Question 5 of 5
In multiple gestations, the birth order of twins affects morbidity by increasing the risk of the second-born twin for all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Second-born twins face higher risks of trauma (B), asphyxia (C), breech (D), and RDS (E) due to delivery complications. Anemia (A) isn’t increased by birth order unless twin-to-twin transfusion occurs.