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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
The only absolute contraindication to subsequent administrations of acellular pertussis vaccine is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anaphylaxis to a prior dose is the only absolute contraindication to DTaP.
Question 2 of 5
Which is not true concerning congenital cytomegalovirus infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Only about 10-15% of congenital CMV cases are symptomatic, not 60%.
Question 3 of 5
A 2-month-old infant has conjunctivitis, tachypnea, and mild cough. There is no fever. Rales are present bilaterally. The most likely etiology is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chlamydia trachomatis causes afebrile pneumonia with conjunctivitis in young infants.
Question 4 of 5
Which is not associated with gastroenteritis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Polyomavirus does not cause gastroenteritis.
Question 5 of 5
A child suffers a provoked bite from a stray dog that was captured by animal control and appears healthy. Which is the appropriate action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Observation of a healthy dog for 10 days is sufficient for provoked bites.