A 10-month-old child has been brought into the emergency room (ER) by her parents, who state that after few days with low-grade
fever, malaise, and rhinorrhea, their child presented with a "barking" cough and increased work of breathing. What condition is this child likely exhibiting?
Laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) can be described as a type of infection of the respiratory tract which is caused by a virus. Due to this, swelling inside the trachea occurs in children which leads to the symptoms associated with barking. Heavy cough and strained voice are characterized in this condition. Fever and flu are also common in this condition.
Hence, we can see that the child represents all the symptoms of Laryngotracheobronchitis.
It takes about 90 days so that the antibodies can get in action. This process is known as seroconversion and antibodies are not produced right after the person has been infected.
