An infant develops cough and fever. Chest X-ray is suggestive of broncho-pneumonia. All of the following viruses can be the causative agents except:
Correct Answer: Mumps virus
Description: d. Mumps virus(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2088-2093, Ghai 8/e p 379-381)Viral causes of pneumonia in children:Of the respiratory viruses, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and rhinoviruses are the most common;Others include influenza virus, parainfluenza, adenoviruses, enteroviruses and human metapneumovirus.
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