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Pediatric Infectious Disease Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is frequently caused by adenoviruses?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adenoviruses cause all listed conditions frequently.
Question 2 of 5
Which is not true of HIV gp120?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HIV gp120 is highly variable among strains.
Question 3 of 5
Which is not recommended as part of the care for an asymptomatic 2-year-old HIV-infected child with a CD4 cell count of 45 cells $/ \mathrm{mm}^3$ ?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IVIG is not routinely recommended for asymptomatic HIV-infected children.
Question 4 of 5
Which is not a spore-forming intestinal protozoa?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Giardia forms cysts, not spores.
Question 5 of 5
Ali's mother worried about her 23-month-old baby who has chronic renal failure, his sister developed measles 2 days ago. Of the following, the MOST appropriate action is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: With chronic renal failure and recent measles exposure (2 days), the child’s risk is low if vaccinated; reassurance (B) is appropriate unless unvaccinated, where immunoglobulin (D) within 6 days might apply. Vaccine (C) is too late post-exposure.