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What are the three orthomyxoviruses that cause influenza?
What are the three orthomyxoviruses that cause influenza?
- Orthomyxoviruses X, Y, Z
- Influenzavirus 1, 2, 3
- A, B, D
- A, B, C (correct)
During what period are affected persons most infectious with influenza?
During what period are affected persons most infectious with influenza?
- 72 hours after onset of symptoms
- 24 hours before and after onset of symptoms (correct)
- 48 hours before onset of symptoms
- 24 hours after onset of symptoms
What is a common clinical manifestation of influenza?
What is a common clinical manifestation of influenza?
- Excessive sweating
- Watery eyes
- Severe chest pain
- Dry cough and hoarseness (correct)
Which age group has the highest attack rates for influenza?
Which age group has the highest attack rates for influenza?
How long do the symptoms of influenza typically last?
How long do the symptoms of influenza typically last?
What is the primary cause of bronchitis in children younger than 6 years old?
What is the primary cause of bronchitis in children younger than 6 years old?
How is the diagnosis of influenza confirmed?
How is the diagnosis of influenza confirmed?
Why does bronchitis in children often present with a nonproductive cough at first?
Why does bronchitis in children often present with a nonproductive cough at first?
Why is chronic bronchitis in children usually associated with underlying conditions like CF and bronchiectasis?
Why is chronic bronchitis in children usually associated with underlying conditions like CF and bronchiectasis?
Which age group is most commonly affected by bronchitis?
Which age group is most commonly affected by bronchitis?
What is the characteristic cough pattern associated with bronchitis?
What is the characteristic cough pattern associated with bronchitis?
How should chronic bronchitis in children be managed?
How should chronic bronchitis in children be managed?
What is the peak incidence age for bronchiolitis?
What is the peak incidence age for bronchiolitis?
Which viral infection is the most common cause of bronchiolitis?
Which viral infection is the most common cause of bronchiolitis?
Which symptom typically appears first in bronchiolitis?
Which symptom typically appears first in bronchiolitis?
At what age does reinfection with RSV after recovery from the first illness become possible?
At what age does reinfection with RSV after recovery from the first illness become possible?
What are the signs of altered air exchange seen in bronchiolitis?
What are the signs of altered air exchange seen in bronchiolitis?
At what age does the severity of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) tend to diminish?
At what age does the severity of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) tend to diminish?
What is the most common bacterial pathogen responsible for community-acquired pneumonia in children and adults?
What is the most common bacterial pathogen responsible for community-acquired pneumonia in children and adults?
Which of the following measures is not typically part of the symptomatic treatment for viral pneumonia?
Which of the following measures is not typically part of the symptomatic treatment for viral pneumonia?
What is the onset of illness like in bacterial pneumonia?
What is the onset of illness like in bacterial pneumonia?
Which bacteria is a common cause of pneumonia in children aged 3 months to 5 years?
Which bacteria is a common cause of pneumonia in children aged 3 months to 5 years?
What are common clinical manifestations in a child with bacterial pneumonia?
What are common clinical manifestations in a child with bacterial pneumonia?
Which pathogenetic mechanisms are often involved in bacterial pneumonia?
Which pathogenetic mechanisms are often involved in bacterial pneumonia?
What is the only specific therapy approved for hospitalized children with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection?
What is the only specific therapy approved for hospitalized children with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection?
Which of the following is a recommended preventive measure for high-risk infants to prevent RSV infection according to the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations?
Which of the following is a recommended preventive measure for high-risk infants to prevent RSV infection according to the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations?
What are the quality patient outcomes mentioned for children with RSV infection?
What are the quality patient outcomes mentioned for children with RSV infection?
Which precautions should be taken by healthcare personnel when entering the room of a child with suspected RSV infection?
Which precautions should be taken by healthcare personnel when entering the room of a child with suspected RSV infection?
Why may infants with RSV infection have difficulty breathing and feeding?
Why may infants with RSV infection have difficulty breathing and feeding?
What is the role of palivizumab (Synagis) in the prevention of RSV infection in high-risk infants?
What is the role of palivizumab (Synagis) in the prevention of RSV infection in high-risk infants?
