Pediatric Health: Tonsillitis Symptoms and Causes

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What is the most common cause of tonsillitis mentioned in the text?

  • Coxackie Viruses
  • GABHS (correct)
  • Corona Viruses
  • Adenovirus

What is a common symptom of viral tonsillitis mentioned in the text?

  • Tonsillar Exudates
  • Swollen Tonsils
  • White or Yellow Patches on the Tonsils
  • Fever (correct)

Which condition warrants consideration of adenoid endoscopy as per the text?

  • Rheumatic Fever
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Peritonsillar abscess
  • Adenoiditis (correct)

What is a common way that pharyngitis is spread according to the text?

<p>By air through respiratory droplets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is mentioned in the text as a common cause of a very contagious viral infection affecting the air passages of the lungs?

<p>Rhinoviruses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom common to both pharyngitis and laryngitis according to the text?

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What action is recommended in the text to prevent the spread of pharyngitis?

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Which symptom is not commonly associated with viral upper respiratory tract infections as per the text?

<p>Watery Red Eyes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT recommended for treating pharyngitis in children under 3 years old, as per the text?

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'A very mild and asymptomatic viral infection' refers to which condition according to the text?

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of viral laryngitis?

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What is the most common cause of croup among the viruses listed?

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What differentiates the symptoms of Bordetella Pertussis infection during the early stage from the later stages?

<p>Cough ending with a whoop sound (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Vitamin A recommended in measles cases?

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Which of the following is NOT a common complication of bronchitis?

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How can pneumonia be transmitted according to the information provided?

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What is one of the key preventive measures mentioned for pneumonia?

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"What is the main reason why TB can be more prevalent in certain populations?"

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"What is recommended to ease symptoms of bronchitis?"

<p>&quot;Cough medicine for children over 4 years old&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"How long should a child with pneumonia be isolated after starting antibiotic therapy?"

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