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Pediatrics General 4c024d25

An infant develops cough and fever. The X-ray examination is suggestive of bronchopneumonia. All of the following viruses can be the causative agent, EXCEPT:

A
Parainfluenza viruses
B
Influenza virus A
C
Respiratory syncytial virus
D
Mumps virus
High-Yield Explanation
Mumps occur between the ages of 5 & 15. Infants are rarely involved due to presence of transplacentally acquired maternal mumps antibodies. Ref: O P Ghai Essential Pediatrics, 6th Edition, Page 209

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