This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Communicable diseases, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Fast breathing in a 6-year old infant is taken as 
Select and explain. 
A. >60 breaths per minute, B. >50 breaths per minute, C. >40 breaths per minute, D. >30 breaths per minute
B: >50 breaths per minute
Answer: B: >50 breaths per minute 
Explanation: Fast Breathing in Children (New IMNCI Guidelines) Age group Respiratory rate Classification 12 months - 5 years >40/minute Pneumonia 2-12 months >50/minute Pneumonia <2 months >60/minute Very severe disease Ref: Park 25th edition &;Pgno: 183