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?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the treatment for measles?

<p>Supportive care and vitamin A if deficient (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Through airborne droplets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical rash pattern of rubella?

<p>Scattered maculopapular (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary complication of rubella infection during pregnancy?

<p>Congenital rubella syndrome (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the peak age range for roseola infantum?

<p>Children between 2-6 months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary diagnostic method for mumps?

<p>Clinical and physical findings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential complication of bilateral orchitis in mumps?

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

What is the recommended age group for inactivated influenza vaccine?

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

What is the primary mode of transmission of Poliovirus?

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

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

<p>Supportive care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>5 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best time to administer the influenza vaccine?

<p>Before the onset of influenza circulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of asymptomatic infection in poliomyelitis cases?

<p>90% of cases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ganciclovir (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary pathogen of epidemic disease since 2009?

<p>Influenza virus type B (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the prominent systemic signs of Influenza?

<p>Fever, myalgia, malaise, headache (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for Influenza?

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

Who is recommended to receive oral antiviral treatment for Influenza?

<p>Children younger than 2 years of age (B)</p> 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?

<p>Within 48 hours of symptoms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>0.5-1% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary method of diagnosis for poliomyelitis?

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

What is the main goal of treatment in paralytic poliomyelitis?

<p>To relieve symptoms and prevent complications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1-2 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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