An infant develops cough and fever. Chest X-ray is suggestive of broncho-pneumonia. All of the following viruses can be the causative agents except:: (A) Parainfluenza viruses, (B) Influenza virus A, (C) Respiratory syncytial virus, (D) Mumps virus
Answer is D. d. Mumps virus(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2088-2093, Ghai 8/e p 379-381)Viral causes of pneumonia in children:Of the respiratory viruses, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and rhinoviruses are the most common;Others include influenza virus, parainfluenza, adenoviruses, enteroviruses and human metapneumovirus.