____ is an acute respiratory infection in children and infants characterized by a barking cough and stridor.

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Croup is characterized by a barking cough and stridor, which is caused by inflammation and narrowing of the upper airway. It is most common in infants and children under the age of 5. Tuberculosis, pneumonia, and diphtheria have different symptoms and are not typically associated with a barking cough and stridor.

____ Is an Acute Respiratory Infection in Children and Infants