1 Day Of Sneezing in Pediatrics — 5yo Child | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#11040
SMLE Question #11040
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
A 5-year-old boy presents in early winter with 1 day of sneezing, clear rhinorrhea, and mild sore throat. He has no cough, dyspnea, or difficulty feeding and is playing normally. His 8-year-old brother had similar symptoms that resolved without treatment. Examination shows mild nasal mucosal edema with clear discharge; the chest is clear on auscultation. Which of the following is the most likely causative organism for this illness?
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