Jerome Walker 2018 Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

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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?

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?

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?

Fever Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided text, what is the main form of transmission for the common cold over long distances?

Small particle aerosols Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for managing common cold infections according to Jerome Walker 2018's information?

Symptomatic relief for most bothersome symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of the common cold?

High fever Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical frequency of occurrence for the common cold in adults?

2-3 times a year Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of transmission for the common cold?

Ingestion of contaminated food Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common upper respiratory tract infection?

Gastritis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a goal of learning about upper respiratory tract infections?

Learn about the history of upper respiratory tract infections Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common family of viruses that cause the common cold?

Hepatitis virus Signup and view all the answers

Which pathogen is most frequently isolated in cases of bacterial sinusitis?

Streptococcus pneumoniae Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common cause of acute rhinosinusitis?

Viral infection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common etiology of croup?

Parainfluenza virus 1 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for acute sinusitis?

7 days after patient becomes symptom free Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common cause of otitis externa (swimmer's ear)?

Pseudomonas aeruginosa Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the recommended first-line treatment for acute laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)?

Single dose of steroid Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of acute pharyngitis in children and adolescents?

Group A Streptococcus (GAS) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to confirm a GAS infection in a patient with suspected streptococcal pharyngitis?

Rapid antigen detection test (RADT) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended management for adults and children with features that strongly suggest a viral etiology of acute pharyngitis?

No routine testing or treatment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following specimens should be plated immediately for laboratory diagnosis of gonococcal pharyngitis?

Throat swab Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended transport medium for specimens collected for laboratory diagnosis of gonococcal pharyngitis?

Chocolate Tellurite agar Signup and view all the answers

In children and adolescents with a negative RADT for GAS infection, what is the recommended follow-up test?

Throat culture for GAS Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the diagnosis of epiglottitis?

Direct or indirect laryngoscopy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organisms is NOT typically covered by empiric therapy for epiglottitis?

S.pyogenes Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for household contacts of persons with H.influenza type b in epiglottitis?

Chemoprophylaxis Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical presentation of a child with epiglottitis?

Abrupt illness in a febrile child with a toxic appearance Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely origin of the SARS-COV2 pandemic?

A seafood market in Wuhan, China Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for epiglottitis?

Antibiotics and airway management Signup and view all the answers