QuestionSBA
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This answer is incorrect. Whilst adenovirus can cause bronchiolitis, it is more commonly caused by respiratory syncytial virus.
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d
Adenovirus
QuestionChoice
This answer is correct. Respiratory syncytial virus is the most common pathogen causing bronchiolitis.
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a
Respiratory syncytial virus
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This answer is incorrect. Whilst human metapneumovirus can cause bronchiolitis, it is more commonly caused by respiratory syncytial virus.
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e
Human metapneumovirus
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This answer is incorrect. Whilst rhinovirus can cause bronchiolitis, it is more commonly caused by respiratory syncytial virus.
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c
Rhinovirus
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This answer is incorrect. The parainfluenza virus can cause bronchiolitis, but less commonly than respiratory syncytial virus. The parainfluenza virus is the most common pathogen causing croup.
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b
Parainfluenza virus
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Bronchiolitis
Topic
153
Paediatrics
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A 3-month-old girl is admitted to the Paediatrics ward with difficulty breathing and wheezing. She is diagnosed with bronchiolitis.

Which of the following is the most likely causative pathogen?
a