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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
The IgM response occurs earlier in the illness, generally peaking at 7-10 days after infection, and usually disappears within a few weeks, but for some infections it can persist for months such as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis A is known for a prolonged IgM response that can persist for months, unlike the others which typically wane faster.
Question 2 of 5
Preterm infant, weight $1600 \mathrm{gm}$, should not receive the following vaccine at birth
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: MMR is contraindicated at birth; it’s typically given at 12-15 months of age.
Question 3 of 5
Fever is defined as a rectal temperature of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever is typically defined as a rectal temperature of 38°C or higher.
Question 4 of 5
Which type of fever is persistent and varies by more than $0.5°C (0.9°F)/day?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Remittent fever fluctuates more than 0.5°C daily but remains elevated.
Question 5 of 5
Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin active against all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cefixime has poor activity against Staphylococci.