Viral Infections in Pediatrics

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What is the primary mode of diagnosis for measles?

Blood tests for viral RNA

Lymph node biopsy

Clinical presentation (correct)

Imaging studies for lung involvement

What is the typical duration of the incubation period of measles?

10-12 days (correct)

7-10 days

14-21 days

21-28 days

What is the most common complication of measles?

Pneumonia

Encephalitis

Polyarthritis

Otitis media (correct)

What is the hallmark of Rubella infection?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of the contagious period of Rubella?

2 days before and 5-7 days after rash (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for measles?

Supportive care and vitamin A if deficient (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of transmission for the mumps virus?

Through airborne droplets (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical rash pattern of rubella?

Scattered maculopapular (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary complication of rubella infection during pregnancy?

Congenital rubella syndrome (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the peak age range for roseola infantum?

Children between 2-6 months (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary diagnostic method for mumps?

Clinical and physical findings (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential complication of bilateral orchitis in mumps?

Sterility (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended age group for inactivated influenza vaccine?

Children between 6 months to 8 years of age (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission of Poliovirus?

Fecal-oral route through contaminated food and water (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for Hand-Foot-Mouth disease?

Supportive care (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of oral oseltamivir treatment for uncomplicated influenza cases?

5 days (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best time to administer the influenza vaccine?

Before the onset of influenza circulation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of asymptomatic infection in poliomyelitis cases?

90% of cases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment of congenital CMV infection in newborns with severe disease?

Ganciclovir (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary pathogen of epidemic disease since 2009?

Influenza virus type B (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the prominent systemic signs of Influenza?

Fever, myalgia, malaise, headache (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for Influenza?

Rest, adequate fluid intake, and antiviral drugs (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is recommended to receive oral antiviral treatment for Influenza?

Children younger than 2 years of age (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame within which antiviral treatment should be administered to decrease severity and duration of Influenza?

Within 48 hours of symptoms (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of cases that typically develop into paralytic poliomyelitis?

0.5-1% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the paralysis seen in paralytic poliomyelitis?

Patchy, asymmetric, lower motor neuron type (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of diagnosis for poliomyelitis?

Detection of antibodies in paired serum samples (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of treatment in paralytic poliomyelitis?

To relieve symptoms and prevent complications (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual duration of the symptoms in abortive poliomyelitis?

1-2 days (D) Signup and view all the answers