A 6-month-old infant presents with a 3-day history of coryza and low-grade fever, followed by the development of a harsh barking cough, inspiratory st...

Question

A 6-month-old infant presents with a 3-day history of coryza and low-grade fever, followed by the development of a harsh barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and increased work of breathing, worse at night. On examination, the child is alert but has audible stridor at rest. Respiratory rate is 50/min. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Viral Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)

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Epiglottitis

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Bacterial Tracheitis

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Foreign body aspiration

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Bronchiolitis

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Croup