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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which type of fever is persistent and varies by more than $0.5°C (0.9°F)/day?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Remittent fever fluctuates more than 0.5°C daily but remains elevated.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following represent a major criterion for the diagnosis of staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rash is a major diagnostic criterion for staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
Because no clinical or laboratory finding is pathognomonic for acute rheumatic fever, 5 major and 4 minor criteria with evidence of recent group A streptococcus infection are required for the diagnosis. Migratory polyarthritis represent one of the major criteria, which of the following statements is TRUE regarding this major criterion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain disproportionate to findings is characteristic of rheumatic fever arthritis.
Question 4 of 5
Recommended duration of therapy for manifestations of group B streptococcus are as follow
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Septic arthritis due to GBS is typically treated for 3-4 weeks.
Question 5 of 5
In meningococcal purpura, necrotic skin lesions are less common among children treated with
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ceftriaxone is associated with fewer necrotic lesions in meningococcal purpura.