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Understanding Croup Infections

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What is the most common infection of the middle respiratory tract?

Influenza
Croup laryngotracheobronchitis (correct)
Bacterial tracheitis
Epiglottitis

What are the most common causes of croup?

Parainfluenza viruses and RSV (correct)
Coronaviruses
Influenza viruses
Adenoviruses

What is the age range for peak incidence of croup?

Six months to 3 years old (correct)
6-12 years
3-6 years
0-6 months

What is the diagnostic sign seen in anteroposterior radiographs of the neck for croup?

<p>Steeple sign (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is uncommon and suggests epiglottitis or bacterial tracheitis in laboratory studies for croup?

<p>Leukocytosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Most common middle respiratory infection?

Croup laryngotracheobronchitis

Common croup causes?

Parainfluenza viruses and RSV

Peak croup age?

Six months to 3 years old

Croup's radiographic sign?

Steeple sign

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Uncommon croup lab finding?

Leukocytosis