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What is the most common infection of the middle respiratory tract?
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?
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?
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?
What is the diagnostic sign seen in anteroposterior radiographs of the neck for croup?
What is uncommon and suggests epiglottitis or bacterial tracheitis in laboratory studies for croup?
What is uncommon and suggests epiglottitis or bacterial tracheitis in laboratory studies for croup?