Respiratory Infections Flashcards
(8 cards)
0
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Tripod position, thumb sign
A
Epiglottitis (MC S. Pneumoniae or H. Influenza type B)
1
Q
Barking cough, Steeple Sign
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Croup (MC parainfluenza virus)
2
Q
MC pathogen in Tracheitis
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S. Aureus, or H. Influenza type B
Tracheitis is rapidly progressive
3
Q
Paroxysmal wheezing
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Bronchiolitis (MCC is RSV)
4
Q
Productive cough, MC viral cause?
A
Bronchitis
5
Q
Sore throat, tonsillar involvement
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Pharyngitis (MCC viral, group A strep)
6
Q
Productive cough, lobar consolidation
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Bacterial Pneumoniae (MCC S. pneumoniae)
7
Q
Lung Cavity with air fluid level
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Pulmonary abscess (MCC S. Aureus)
