The most common etiological agent for acute bronchiolotis in infancy is: March 2011
Correct Answer: Respiratory Synctial virus
Description: Ans. D: Respiratory Synctial virus Respiratory synctial virus is implicated in most cases of bronchiolitis Bronchiolitis: MC infective organisms: RSV and H. influenzae Mole common in boys Self limiting Chest X-ray shows: Hyperinflation with multiple areas of interstitial infiltration May lead to asthma in later life DOC: Ribavirin Oxygen is also helpful RSV immunoglobulins has no role in acute attacks Antibiotics are not used in initial phase
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