A 9-month-old infant presents with a 2-day history of increasing respiratory distress, wheezing, and feeding difficulties. On examination, there is a ...

Question

A 9-month-old infant presents with a 2-day history of increasing respiratory distress, wheezing, and feeding difficulties. On examination, there is a high-pitched inspiratory wheeze, subcostal recession, and widespread crackles. The likely diagnosis is bronchiolitis. Which virus is most commonly responsible?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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Parainfluenza virus

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Influenza virus

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Adenovirus

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Rhinovirus

MCQ (SBA): Bronchiolitis