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Infectious Disease Pediatric Questions
Question 1 of 5
Seizure in cholera is commonly due to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoglycemia is a common cause of seizures in cholera due to dehydration.
Question 2 of 5
NICUs with a high incidence of invasive candidiasis should consider prophylaxis with fluconazole in infants with a birthweight of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluconazole prophylaxis is recommended for infants <1,000 g in high-incidence NICUs.
Question 3 of 5
The MOST common complication of measles is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Otitis media is the most frequent complication of measles in children.
Question 4 of 5
Hematogenous dissemination of HSV to the central nervous system occur in
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neonates are most prone to hematogenous HSV dissemination to the CNS.
Question 5 of 5
All the following are true about varicella in unvaccinated individuals EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Varicella lesions typically appear in different stages simultaneously.