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Pediatric Infectious Disease Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the most appropriate step in the diagnosis of the case described in Question 29?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serologic testing (CF test) is a key diagnostic method for psittacosis.
Question 2 of 5
A 6-month-old breast-fed infant presents with a 24-hour history of diarrhea but no emesis. On examination, the child is afebrile, has normal vital signs, but has slightly sunken eyes and fontanel. She continues to nurse fairly well. The most appropriate therapy is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mild dehydration in a breastfeeding infant is best managed with oral rehydration solution alongside continued nursing.
Question 3 of 5
Which is true concerning infections in immunocompromised persons?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal flora like coagulase-negative staphylococci can cause severe infections in immunocompromised patients.
Question 4 of 5
Which is not true about cat-scratch disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diagnosis of cat-scratch disease can be made clinically or serologically, not solely by culture.
Question 5 of 5
Which is not a common manifestation of congenital rubella syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Snuffles is typical of congenital syphilis, not rubella.