Infectious Diseases — MCQs

3 year old sister of a neonate is suffering from pertussis, which has been documented by isolation and culture of the organism. The mother received the pertussis vaccine during pregnancy. Most appropriate statement regarding this clinical situation is -

In a 6 months old baby, floppy infant syndrome is seen commonly due to infection with ?

Resistant plasmodium falciparum malaria in the pediatric age group should be treated with -

A 5-year-old previously healthy child is taken from his day care to the pediatrician because his mother is concerned that the child has been fussy for the past few days and now has a rash on his face and torso. The mother also says the boy told her his head hurts, and she thinks he may have a low-grade fever. On examination the child is afebrile and not ill-appearing. He has a rash extending over his entire body except for the palms and soles. The infectious agent causing this disease can lead to what complication in immunocompromised hosts?

In a rural clinic, a 3-year-old girl child is brought by her mother and is emaciated. Her hemoglobin was 5 g/dL. The girl also has edema over her knees and ankles with discrete rash on her knees, ankles and elbows. The most likely worm infestation causing these manifestations is:

Congenital rubella syndrome is associated with:

Congenital Rubella syndrome may have the following clinical features, except

A 30 month old deaf boy whose development is slower than normal is being followed for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in your clinic.The child's mother is pregnant again and is worried about her new baby. Which of the following is true?

Most common organism causing meningitis in a 1 year old child -

True about childhood tuberculosis: