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| RSV infections are the leading cause of what worldwide? |
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| Morbidity, Mortality, and Hospitalizations |
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| What is the most common reason for office visits in US? |
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| Which viruses are limited to upper respiratory tract? Lower? |
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upper-Rhinovirus and coronavirus
Lower-influenza, RSV, parainfluenza, adenovirus |
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| What is the most common virus associated with the common cold? |
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Definition
| Rhinovirus (50%), coronavirus (10-20%) |
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| What do increasing symptoms of fever, purulent nasal drainage with facial pain represent? |
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Definition
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| Which meds are effective for influenza are effective if given early in tx? |
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Definition
| zanamivir and oseltamivir |
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| What pediatric disorder is characterized by brassy or barking cough? |
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Definition
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| What is used to treat stridor with croup? |
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Definition
| aerosolized racemic epinephrine |
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| What acute inflammatory condition of the small airways is seen in children <2 yo. wheezing, hyperinflation, and atelectasis |
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Definition
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| What is bronchiolitis most commonly associated with? |
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Definition
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| What are the most common causes of viral pneumonia in adultsa? children? |
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Definition
| influenza A and B in adults, RSV children (50%) |
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Term
| What is characterized by a bad summer cold with follicular conjunctivitis? |
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Definition
adenovirus
*pneumonia is common |
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Term
| What is the most commonly recognized cause of croup? |
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Definition
| parainfluenza virus (75%) |
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Term
| What is the major cause of lower respiratory tract disease in infants and young children? |
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Definition
| respiratory syncytial virus |
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Term
| What causes up to 90% of fall colds? |
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| What disease is associated with a high mortality, found in southwest, die from ARDS |
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