The most common etiological agent for acute bronchiolotis in infancy is: March 2011
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
Influenza virus
Parainfluenza virus
Rhino virus
Respiratory Synctial virus
Respiratory Synctial virus