Mumps Flashcards
1
Q
Agent IP and spread?
A
Mumps virus
2-3 w
Droplet infection
2
Q
Clinical features?
A
Fever (disappears in 3-4 days) , malaise,parotitis,ear ache specially on eating citrus food,elevated plasma amylase and abd pain (pancreatic involvement)
3
Q
Complications?
A
Transient u/l hearing loss Viral meningitis Encephalitis Orchitis Myocarditis Glomerulonephritis Athritis
