Mumps Flashcards
1
Q
Mumps?
A
Paramyxovirus
14-21 incubation period
Mostly affect children
Respiratory route
2
Q
Clinical features?
A
Tender enlarged parotid
Low grade fever
Malaise
High grade fever if meningitis or orchitis occur
3
Q
Complications?
A
Orchiti tender testis Oophritis Pancreatitis (leading cause in children) Meningitis gB Encephalitis Hepatitis Neuritis Myocarditis
4
Q
Investigations?
A
Cbc: lymphocytosis
Csf: lymphocytic pleocytosis
Diagnosis: saliva and csf pcr or increase complement fixing antibodies
5
Q
Vaccine?
A
Mmr at 12-18 age aur before school going
