A 3 month old infant presents with a 3 day history of fever, cough, and poor feeding. On examination, the baby appears ill and has a temperature of 102 F and a respiratory rate of 32. A chest x-ray film showed bilateral patchy infiltrates in the lungs. Which of the following is the most likely etiologic agent?
A 3 month old infant presents with a 3 day history of fever, cough, and poor feeding. On examination, the baby appears ill and has a temperature of 102 F and a respiratory rate of 32. A chest x-ray film showed bilateral patchy infiltrates in the lungs. Which of the following is the most likely etiologic agent?
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A 3 month old infant presents with a 3 day history of fever, cough, and poor feeding. On examination, the baby appears ill and has a temperature of 102 F and a respiratory rate of 32. A chest x-ray film showed bilateral patchy infiltrates in the lungs. Which of the following is the most likely etiologic agent?
✓ Correct Answer: D. Respiratory syncytial virus
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