Which of the following patients is least likely to experience a severe RSV infection?
a. A 6-month-old recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis
b. A 3-month-old who was born prematurely
c. A 2-year-old undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia
d. A 3-year-old with no siblings
D
Of the situations listed, a normal 3-year-old child is the least likely to have a severe RSV infection. All of the other situations involve a child with a preexisting medical condition that could result in a severe case of RSV.
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