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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
Tularemia is a zoonotic infection caused by the gram-negative bacterium Francisella tularensis. Of the following, the MOST common forms of tularemia diagnosed in children is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ulceroglandular tularemia is the most common form in children.
Question 2 of 5
Measles is a serious infection characterized by high fever, an enanthem, cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, and a prominent exanthem. All the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The rash typically fades over 5-7 days, not 3 days.
Question 3 of 5
Mumps virus is neurotropic and is thought to enter the CNS via the choroid plexus and infect the choroidal epithelium and ependymal cells. CNS involvement is characterized by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated CSF protein is characteristic of mumps CNS involvement.
Question 4 of 5
Varicella is an acute febrile rash illness that is common in Iraq. Of the following, the TRUE statement is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mild abdominal pain can precede the varicella rash.
Question 5 of 5
The MOST common long-term sequela associated with congenital CMV infection is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hearing loss is the most common long-term sequela of congenital CMV.