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Pediatric Infectious Disease Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
You are evaluating a preadolescent boy by using an orchidometer. The expected testicular volume at this stage should be less than
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pre-pubertal boys (before Tanner II) have testicular volume <4 ml (B). Puberty begins at ~4 ml, making higher values (C, D, E) post-pubertal; 2 ml (A) is too restrictive.
Question 2 of 5
Immunization is one of the most beneficial and cost-effective disease prevention measures. As a result of effective and safe vaccines, which of the following diseases has been eradicated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smallpox is the only human disease eradicated globally due to vaccination efforts.
Question 3 of 5
The minimum interval between the 2 doses of MMR is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The minimum interval between MMR doses is 4 weeks per CDC recommendations.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-year-old child diagnosed with shigella infection, he can return to his daycare
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CDC guidelines recommend two negative stool cultures after diarrhea resolves for Shigella.
Question 5 of 5
Multiple blood cultures may be required to detect bacteremia associated with
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brucellosis often requires multiple cultures due to low bacterial load.