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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
Recommended duration of therapy for manifestations of group B streptococcus are as follow
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Septic arthritis due to GBS is typically treated for 3-4 weeks.
Question 2 of 5
The MOST common etiology of joint and bone infections in young children is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Staphylococcus aureus is the leading cause of pediatric osteoarticular infections.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.