A sick child may have influenza or RSV. These virus infections have different tr

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A sick child may have influenza or RSV. These virus infections have different treatment options, so the physician requests antibody titer tests. The results are as follows: anti-influenza antibodies are primarily IgG, and anti-RSV antibodies are all IgM. Which of the following is the most appropriate interpretation?

Select one:

a. the child has concurrent influenza and RSV infections.

b. the child has a current RSV infection and was previously exposed to influenza.

c. the child has neither influenza nor RSV.

d. the results do not provide sufficient data to draw a conclusion.

Explanation / Answer

b. currently has RSV infection and had previous exposure to influenza

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