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What is the most common symptom that intensifies over 2-3 days in individuals infected with the common cold?
What is the most common symptom that intensifies over 2-3 days in individuals infected with the common cold?
- Sneezing
- Headache
- Loss of sense of smell and taste
- Sore throat (correct)
Which virus accounts for approximately half of all Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) according to Jerome Walker 2018?
Which virus accounts for approximately half of all Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) according to Jerome Walker 2018?
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Coronavirus (CoV)
- Rhinovirus (HRV) (correct)
- Human metapneumovirus (HMPV)
How are common cold infections mainly diagnosed based on Jerome Walker 2018's information?
How are common cold infections mainly diagnosed based on Jerome Walker 2018's information?
- Physical examination
- X-ray imaging
- Blood tests
- Serology, PCR, culture, antigen detection (correct)
Which symptom is considered unusual in common cold infections based on Jerome Walker 2018's information?
Which symptom is considered unusual in common cold infections based on Jerome Walker 2018's information?
According to the provided text, what is the main form of transmission for the common cold over long distances?
According to the provided text, what is the main form of transmission for the common cold over long distances?
What is the recommended approach for managing common cold infections according to Jerome Walker 2018's information?
What is the recommended approach for managing common cold infections according to Jerome Walker 2018's information?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of the common cold?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of the common cold?
What is the typical frequency of occurrence for the common cold in adults?
What is the typical frequency of occurrence for the common cold in adults?
Which of the following is NOT a method of transmission for the common cold?
Which of the following is NOT a method of transmission for the common cold?
Which of the following is NOT a common upper respiratory tract infection?
Which of the following is NOT a common upper respiratory tract infection?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of learning about upper respiratory tract infections?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of learning about upper respiratory tract infections?
Which of the following is NOT a common family of viruses that cause the common cold?
Which of the following is NOT a common family of viruses that cause the common cold?
Which pathogen is most frequently isolated in cases of bacterial sinusitis?
Which pathogen is most frequently isolated in cases of bacterial sinusitis?
Which of the following is the most common cause of acute rhinosinusitis?
Which of the following is the most common cause of acute rhinosinusitis?
Which of the following is the most common etiology of croup?
Which of the following is the most common etiology of croup?
Which of the following is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for acute sinusitis?
Which of the following is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for acute sinusitis?
Which of the following is the most common cause of otitis externa (swimmer's ear)?
Which of the following is the most common cause of otitis externa (swimmer's ear)?
Which of the following is the recommended first-line treatment for acute laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)?
Which of the following is the recommended first-line treatment for acute laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)?
What is the most common cause of acute pharyngitis in children and adolescents?
What is the most common cause of acute pharyngitis in children and adolescents?
Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to confirm a GAS infection in a patient with suspected streptococcal pharyngitis?
Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to confirm a GAS infection in a patient with suspected streptococcal pharyngitis?
What is the recommended management for adults and children with features that strongly suggest a viral etiology of acute pharyngitis?
What is the recommended management for adults and children with features that strongly suggest a viral etiology of acute pharyngitis?
Which of the following specimens should be plated immediately for laboratory diagnosis of gonococcal pharyngitis?
Which of the following specimens should be plated immediately for laboratory diagnosis of gonococcal pharyngitis?
What is the recommended transport medium for specimens collected for laboratory diagnosis of gonococcal pharyngitis?
What is the recommended transport medium for specimens collected for laboratory diagnosis of gonococcal pharyngitis?
In children and adolescents with a negative RADT for GAS infection, what is the recommended follow-up test?
In children and adolescents with a negative RADT for GAS infection, what is the recommended follow-up test?
What is the first step in the diagnosis of epiglottitis?
What is the first step in the diagnosis of epiglottitis?
Which of the following organisms is NOT typically covered by empiric therapy for epiglottitis?
Which of the following organisms is NOT typically covered by empiric therapy for epiglottitis?
What is the recommended treatment for household contacts of persons with H.influenza type b in epiglottitis?
What is the recommended treatment for household contacts of persons with H.influenza type b in epiglottitis?
What is the typical presentation of a child with epiglottitis?
What is the typical presentation of a child with epiglottitis?
What is the likely origin of the SARS-COV2 pandemic?
What is the likely origin of the SARS-COV2 pandemic?
What is the recommended treatment for epiglottitis?
What is the recommended treatment for epiglottitis?
