Paediatrics

at a Glance

Lawrence Miall, Mary Rudolf, Dominic Smith

Multiple Choice: Chapter 24 Acute fever

Question 1. Which of the following is true about streptococcal tonsillitis?

(a) It is common in children aged under 2 years
(b) Treatment with phenoxymethylpenicillin is required
(c) White tonsillar exudates are a reliable sign of bacterial infection
(d) Glomerulonephritis is a rare complication
(e) Cervical adenitis is a rare but important sign