What is the most likely cause of croup?
a. Bacteria
b. Acute hyperventilation
c. Allergy
d. Viral infection
ANS: D
The most common cause of croup is viral, not bacterial. Croup is not caused by acute hyperventi-lation or an allergic response.
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