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Pediatric Infectious Disease Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which contacts should receive erythromycin after diagnosis of pertussis in a child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All contacts should receive prophylaxis to prevent pertussis spread.
Question 2 of 5
Which is not a cause of an infectious mononucleosis-like syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parvovirus B19 does not typically cause a mononucleosis-like syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
A 7-month-old infant has rhinorrhea, cough, audible wheezes, and chest retractions. There is a low-grade fever and irritability. The most likely etiology is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RSV is the leading cause of bronchiolitis in infants, with wheezing and retractions.
Question 4 of 5
Which is the cell receptor for most rhinoviruses?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ICAM-1 is the primary receptor for rhinoviruses.
Question 5 of 5
Which is a risk factor for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome caused by Sin nombre virus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hantavirus is transmitted via aerosolized rodent excreta.