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Which infectious agent is commonly responsible for causing severe lower respiratory tract illness or croup in infants?
Which infectious agent is commonly responsible for causing severe lower respiratory tract illness or croup in infants?
- Parainfluenza viruses
- Human metapneumoviruses
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (correct)
- Adenoviruses
What is a key feature of viral respiratory tract infections in older children?
What is a key feature of viral respiratory tract infections in older children?
- Severe lower respiratory tract illness
- Frequent vomiting
- Short-lived diarrhea
- Increased incidence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections (correct)
Which age group reacts more severely to acute respiratory tract infections than older children?
Which age group reacts more severely to acute respiratory tract infections than older children?
- Infants under 6 months of age
- Adolescents
- Children above 5 years of age
- Children between 6 months and 3 years of age (correct)
What is a common symptom of acute respiratory tract infection in small children?
What is a common symptom of acute respiratory tract infection in small children?
Which action is recommended for children with acute febrile illness?
Which action is recommended for children with acute febrile illness?
Why should children with respiratory tract infections not share drinking cups, washcloths, or towels?
Why should children with respiratory tract infections not share drinking cups, washcloths, or towels?
What is recommended for infants and young children to help reduce temperature and minimize dehydration?
What is recommended for infants and young children to help reduce temperature and minimize dehydration?
Which upper respiratory tract infection causative agent is not mentioned in the text?
Which upper respiratory tract infection causative agent is not mentioned in the text?
Why should nose drops or sprays not be administered for more than 3 days?
Why should nose drops or sprays not be administered for more than 3 days?
How long after initiation of antibiotic therapy are children with streptococcal infection considered noninfectious to others?
How long after initiation of antibiotic therapy are children with streptococcal infection considered noninfectious to others?
What should children with a streptococcal throat infection do after taking antibiotics for 24 hours?
What should children with a streptococcal throat infection do after taking antibiotics for 24 hours?
What is the recommended therapeutic management for streptococcal sore throat infections?
What is the recommended therapeutic management for streptococcal sore throat infections?
