LRI

Question 1

What pathogen causes whooping cough, and what is the more technical name for this condition?

Answer 1

Bordetella pertussis (pathogen)
Pertussis is more technical name

Question 2

This pathogen is a gram-negative pleomorphic bacillus that is transmitted via cough?

Answer 2

Bordetella pertussis

Question 3

What is the treatment for pertussis?

Answer 3

macrolide antibiotics

Question 4

What are the three macrolide ABX?

Answer 4

azithromycin, erythromycin, clarithromycin

Question 5

When treating neonates for whooping cough (or pertussis) what is the macrolide ABX of choice?

Answer 5

Azithromycin

Question 6

How can we prevent pertussis?

Answer 6

DTaP vacccination

Question 7

This condition is caused by RSV that increases mucous and bronchospasms in the small bronchioles?

Answer 7

Bronchiolitis

Question 8

What is the leading cause of hospitalization of infants?

Answer 8

bronchiolitis

Question 9

Children presenting in the firs 2 years of life with wheezing, & low grade fever likely have what?

Answer 9

bronchiolitis