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Infectious Disease Pediatric Questions
Question 1 of 5
Production of an exopolysaccharide protective biofilm (slime) is an attribute of which organism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coagulase-negative staphylococci produce biofilm, aiding in device-related infections.
Question 2 of 5
Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP) should be administered at which ages?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DTaP schedule is 2, 4, 6, 15-18 months, and 4-6 years per CDC.
Question 3 of 5
Which is not true of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections in neonates?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Most mothers of HSV-infected newborns lack a history of genital HSV.
Question 4 of 5
The peak age group of HHV-6 infection is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HHV-6 (roseola) peaks in children 6 months to 3 years.
Question 5 of 5
Manifestations of Chlamydia trachomatis pneumonia include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlamydia pneumonia in infants is typically afebrile.