A 3-year-old boy has developed croup following a winter cold. His care provider would recognize that which of the following microorganisms and treatments is most likely to be effective?
A) Respiratory syncytial virus treated with intubation
B) Parainfluenza virus treated with a mist tent and oxygen therapy
C) Haemophilus influenza treated with appropriate antibiotics
D) Staphylococcus aureus treated with bronchodilators and mist tent
Ans:
B
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The majority of croup cases are caused by parainfluenza viruses, and common treatment modalities are humidified air or mist tents as well as supplementary oxygen. Respiratory syncytial virus accounts for some croup diagnoses, but intubation is not normally required. Haemophilus influenza is responsible for epiglottitis, while Staphylococcus aureus is not commonly responsible for croup.
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