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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