Croup N most commonly due to -: (A) The respiratory syncytial virus, (B) The para influenza virus, (C) The adenovirus, (D) The coronavirus
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e., The para influenza virus Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis) Croup is a viral infection of upper respiratory tract. Children between the age of 1-5 years are affected. Para-influenza type I virus is the most common causative organism. Other viruses implicated in causaction are RSV, influenza virus, Adneovirus and Rhinovirus.