Measles, Mumps, Rubella

Question 1

Mumps is part of what family?

Answer 1

Paramyxo-

Question 2

What is the shape of Mumps?

Answer 2

Helical

Question 3

Does Mumps have an envelope?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Discuss what happens with Mumps.

Answer 4

• Parotid gland gets swollen; typically occurs in childhood

- Can lead to infertility in both men and women

Question 5

Measles is also called:

Answer 5

Rubeola

Question 6

What virus out of M,M,R has no known animal reservoirs, and affects humans mainly.

Answer 6

Measles (Rubeola)

Question 7

Temporary measles outbreak in mouth = ?

Answer 7

Koplik’s spots

Question 8

Rubella is also called:

Answer 8

German Measles

Question 9

Rubella can be a big problem if:

Answer 9

transmitted to child (vertically)

Question 10

Rubella can cause serious problems with pregnant women in that in can result in:

Answer 10

miscarriage or congenital rubella syndrome (eyesight & developmental problems in baby)

Question 11

___ used to be called Scarlet Scourge

Answer 11

Rubella

Question 12

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella are ___ infections.

Answer 12

acute infections (come and go), NOT chronic infections