21. Male child with high fever since the morning and 1 episode of vomiting. What is the hint towards acute URTI?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for a clue that indicates the presence of an acute upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) in a male child who has had a high fever and vomiting. It lists potential symptoms and asks which one points towards acute URTI.
Answer
High fever can be a hint towards acute URTI in children.
The high fever and possibly the symptoms of vomiting in a male child can hint towards an acute upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) as these infections often present with fever. Additionally, URTIs typically affect the sinuses and throat, which are consistent with having such symptoms.
Answer for screen readers
The high fever and possibly the symptoms of vomiting in a male child can hint towards an acute upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) as these infections often present with fever. Additionally, URTIs typically affect the sinuses and throat, which are consistent with having such symptoms.
More Information
Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are commonly associated with high fevers in children. Fever is an immune response to infection, and while URTIs primarily affect the upper respiratory system, symptoms can include systemic responses like fever.
Tips
A common mistake is to misinterpret vomiting as a sign of gastrointestinal issues alone, neglecting its relation to systemic infections like URTI.
Sources
- Upper Respiratory Infection: Symptoms, Contagious, Treatment - my.clevelandclinic.org
- Acute Bronchitis in Children - Cedars-Sinai - cedars-sinai.org
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