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What type of pneumonia is typically caused by viral infections of the upper respiratory tract?
What type of pneumonia is typically caused by viral infections of the upper respiratory tract?
- Tuberculosis pneumonia
- Bacterial pneumonia
- Mycoplasmal pneumonia
- Viral pneumonia (correct)
Which symptom is characteristic of mycoplasmal pneumonia?
Which symptom is characteristic of mycoplasmal pneumonia?
- Antibodies to C.trachomatis
- Wheezing
- Peripheral eosinophilia
- Fever (correct)
What is a common treatment approach for viral pneumonia?
What is a common treatment approach for viral pneumonia?
- Erythromycin or tetracycline
- Elevated levels of IgG and IgM antibodies
- Rest and antipyretics (correct)
- Antibiotic therapy
Which type of pneumonia is more frequent in children over 5 years of age during winter months?
Which type of pneumonia is more frequent in children over 5 years of age during winter months?
Which type of pneumonia often results in bronchopneumonia in infants?
Which type of pneumonia often results in bronchopneumonia in infants?
What is a common symptom seen in children with pneumococcal pneumonia during the initial 24 to 48 hours?
What is a common symptom seen in children with pneumococcal pneumonia during the initial 24 to 48 hours?
What do crackles (rales) indicate upon examination of a child with pneumococcal pneumonia?
What do crackles (rales) indicate upon examination of a child with pneumococcal pneumonia?
How is Chlamydia trachomatis pneumonia typically acquired in newborns?
How is Chlamydia trachomatis pneumonia typically acquired in newborns?
Which type of pneumonia is effectively treated with antibiotics?
Which type of pneumonia is effectively treated with antibiotics?
What is a distinguishing feature of mycoplasmal pneumonia in children?
What is a distinguishing feature of mycoplasmal pneumonia in children?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with mycoplasmal pneumonia?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with mycoplasmal pneumonia?
What distinguishes viral pneumonia treatment from bacterial pneumonia treatment?
What distinguishes viral pneumonia treatment from bacterial pneumonia treatment?
What type of pneumonia in infants tends to be bronchopneumonia with poor consolidation?
What type of pneumonia in infants tends to be bronchopneumonia with poor consolidation?
During the initial 24 to 48 hours of infection, children with pneumococcal pneumonia may have what kind of sputum?
During the initial 24 to 48 hours of infection, children with pneumococcal pneumonia may have what kind of sputum?
Which type of pneumonia often localizes in a single lobe with full consolidation in older children?
Which type of pneumonia often localizes in a single lobe with full consolidation in older children?
What may be used to encourage the movement of mucus and prevent obstruction in children with pneumonia?
What may be used to encourage the movement of mucus and prevent obstruction in children with pneumonia?
Which organism is associated with pneumonia seen in newborns up to 12 weeks of age contracted from contact with the mother’s vagina during birth?
Which organism is associated with pneumonia seen in newborns up to 12 weeks of age contracted from contact with the mother’s vagina during birth?
What symptom typically begins gradually in infants with Chlamydia trachomatis pneumonia?
What symptom typically begins gradually in infants with Chlamydia trachomatis pneumonia?
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