Pediatrics - Infectious Diseases

Total Questions: 35

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26. What is the most common cause of viral meningitis in children?

A) Enterovirus B) HSV C) VZV D) EBV

27. What is the first-line antibiotic for empirical treatment of meningitis in children >1 month?

A) Ceftriaxone + vancomycin B) Ampicillin + gentamicin C) Cefotaxime alone D) Meropenem

28. What is the most common cause of septic arthritis in children under 5 years?

A) Staphylococcus aureus B) Group A Strep C) S. pneumoniae D) H. influenzae

29. What is the most common cause of osteomyelitis in children?

A) Staphylococcus aureus B) Group B Strep C) S. pneumoniae D) Pseudomonas

30. What is the most common viral exanthem in children?

A) Roseola (HHV-6) B) Measles C) Rubella D) Fifth disease

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