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Rhinitis most common bacterial cause ?

A
Haemophilus influenza
B
Streptococcus haemolyticus
C
Pasturellamultocida
D
Cornybacterium diphtheria
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Haemophilus influenza Acute bacterial rhinitis is most commonly seen among children, but adult may develop the condition after nasal trauma, viral upper respiratory tract infection, or surgery. The clinical presentation of acute bacterial rhinitis may be identical to that of common cold. Most common causative organisms include S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae and Moraxella Catarrhalis. Note: Overall, most common cause of infective rhinitis is viral infection (viral rhinitis).

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