Pediatrics - Infectious Diseases

16. The following statements are true about meningitis:

A) Dexamethasone if given early will reduce sensory neural deafness B) Dexamethasone is contraindicated in meningitis C) Dexamethasone increases mortality D) Dexamethasone is given after antibiotics

17. In childhood, hypokalaemic alkalosis is a recognised finding:

A) in chronic renal failure B) in congenital pyloric stenosis C) in diabetic ketoacidosis D) in Addison's disease

18. Mycetoma lesions spread by all of the following routes except:

A) By blood B) By lymphatics C) By direct extension D) By air

19. What is the abnormality shown?

A) Pneumothorax B) Pleural effusion C) Large left lower lobe bronchial carcinoma D) Lobar collapse

20. Mycetoma lesions spread by all of the following routes except:

A) By blood B) By lymphatics C) By direct extension D) By air