4-year-old Boy in Pediatrics — 4yo Child | Pediatric Respiratory | SMLE Q#1225
SMLE Question #1225
Pediatrics
Pediatric Respiratory
Last updated: February 2026
A 4-year-old boy has 2 days of low-grade fever, rhinorrhea, and sore throat. He now has worsening nocturnal cough, hoarseness, and noisy breathing. Examination shows inspiratory stridor and a barking cough. There is no drooling. What is the most common causative organism?
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