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Pediatric Infectious Disease Questions
Question 1 of 5
The prognosis with cholera is poor if
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute tubular necrosis significantly worsens cholera prognosis due to renal failure.
Question 2 of 5
T. gondii is acquired by all of the following means EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dogs do not excrete T. gondii oocysts; cats are the definitive host.
Question 3 of 5
The most common clinical manifestation of atypical cat-scratch disease is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oculoglandular syndrome (Parinaud’s) is a frequent atypical presentation of cat-scratch disease.
Question 4 of 5
During springtime, an infectious disease spread through a small community in the United States. The main signs and symptoms were fever, mild rash, and arthralgia. One pregnant woman in late gestation contracted the illness but recovered without difficulty. However, 1 month later she was delivered of a stillborn infant. The pathology report listed the diagnosis 'hydrops fetalis.' What is the most likely infectious disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parvovirus B19 causes hydrops fetalis in late pregnancy due to fetal anemia.
Question 5 of 5
The most useful information in diagnosing the cause of fever of undetermined origin (FUO) comes from
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: History and physical exam provide the most critical clues for FUO diagnosis.