Measles Mumps Rubella INF

Question 1

measles

Answer 1

paramyxomus virus

signs:
high fever
coryzal
conjunctivitis 
rash involving limbs, starts behind the ears
white spots in mucosal membrane

investigations:
IgM + IgG

management:
supportive care
offer vaccine

Question 2

mumps

Answer 2

paramyxomus virus

signs:
high fever
parotitis
orchititis
encephalitis 
aseptic meningitis 

investigations:
salivary IgM

management:
supportive

Question 3

rubella

Answer 3

signs:
fever
coryza symptoms
rash that spreads to whole body

investigation:
serological testing

management:
supportive

risk:
pregnant women, foetus can get congenital rubella syndrome

congenital rubella syndrome:
deafness
blindness
congenital heart disease