Croup
Respiratory system
Congenital disorders
Disorders of the pleura, mediastinum, and chest wall
Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders of the lower airways
Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders of the upper airways
Metabolic, regulatory, and structural disorders
Neoplasms
Obstructive airway disease
Pneumoconiosis, fibrosing, and restrictive pulmonary disorders or interstitial lung disease
Respiratory failure or respiratory arrest and pulmonary vascular disorders
Traumatic or mechanical disorders
Respiratory system pathology review
Cystic fibrosis: Pathology review
Pleural effusion, pneumothorax, hemothorax and atelectasis: Pathology review
Pneumonia: Pathology review
Tuberculosis: Pathology review
Lung cancer and mesothelioma: Pathology review
Nasal, oral and pharyngeal diseases: Pathology review
Obstructive lung diseases: Pathology review
Restrictive lung diseases: Pathology review
Apnea, hypoventilation and pulmonary hypertension: Pathology review
Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism: Pathology review
Respiratory distress syndrome: Pathology review
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A 2-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department by her parents for evaluation of increased work of breathing. According to her parents, the patient began experiencing ongoing sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes around three-days ago. This morning, she developed a cough and difficulty breathing. The patient was born prematurely at 34-weeks, but past medical history is otherwise noncontributory. Temperature is 37.5°C (99.5°F), blood pressure is 92/60 mmHg, and pulse is 110/min. Physical examination is notable for a barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and accessory muscle use during respiration. A neck radiograph is obtained and demonstrates the following finding:
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Which of the following pathogens is most likely responsible for this patient’s disease process?
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Which of the following pathogens is most likely responsible for this patient’s disease process?
External References
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Bronchitis
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Summary
Croup is a viral respiratory infection most common in young children, usually caused by the parainfluenza virus. It results in the inflammation of the larynx and trachea, which leads to a characteristic barking cough, hoarseness of voice, and inspiratory stridor. The diagnosis is usually clinical, but can need an x-ray for confirmation. When done, X-rays show a steeple sign, which is subglottic narrowing.