Author Question: A 1-year-old male was brought to the clinic in September because he developed fever, chest ... (Read 89 times)

geodog55 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A 1-year-old male was brought to the clinic in September because he developed fever, chest congestion, rhinorrhea, and a barking cough three days previously. There was no sputum production, nausea, or vomiting.

His medical history was significant only for recurrent otitis media. On examination he had a temperature. He was in no acute distress and had audible obstructive upper airway sounds. His throat was red. The initial impression was that he had croup. Specimens were sent for viral culture. His symptoms were relieved with the use of a humidifier at home. Ten days later a virus was identified from a nasopharyngeal specimen only after hemadsorption studies were done on the virus culture.
What is the most likely virus infecting this child?
A) Rhinovirus B) Influenza virus
C) Parainfluenzae virus D) Respiratory syncytial virus

Question 2

Acid-fast stains are necessary to ensure detection of the presence of ________ in stool.

A) Cyclospora spp.
B) Cryptosporidium spp.
C) Isospora spp.
D) all of the above
E) A and B