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Pediatric Infectious Disease Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Ribavirin is a guanosine analog that has broad-spectrum activity against a variety of viruses, particularly RNA viruses. All the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ribavirin is not generally nontoxic; it has significant side effects.
Question 2 of 5
In patients with neonatal HSV infection who receive IV treatment for 2-3 weeks then suppressive treatment for 6 months, they should be monitored by
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ANC monitoring is required due to acyclovir’s potential neutropenia effect.
Question 3 of 5
What percent of the world's population infected by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Approximately 95% of the world’s population is infected with EBV by adulthood.
Question 4 of 5
Respiratory tract infections are common manifestations of human adenoviruses (HAdV) infections in children and adults. All the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HAdV is identified in more than 5% of isolated pharyngitis cases.
Question 5 of 5
Giardiasis should be considered in children who have the following presentations EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute dysenteric diarrhea is not typical of giardiasis.