MMR Flashcards
1
Q
What are the symptoms of Measles?
A
Cough
Conjunctivitis
Koplik spots
2
Q
How is Measles transmitted?
A
Aerosol and Respiratory droplets
3
Q
What are the symptoms of Mumps?
A
Parotitis
Orchitis
Meningitis
Pancreatitis
4
Q
How is Mumps transmitted?
A
Respiratory droplets
5
Q
What are the symptoms of rubella?
A
Forcheimer spots
Macupapular rash
Suboccipital/ Postauricular lymphadenopathy
6
Q
How is Rubella transmitted?
A
Respiratory droplets and Transplacentally
7
Q
How are Mumps, Measles and Rubella diagnosed?
A
RT-PCR
Cell culture
Serology
8
Q
What is the characteristic of the MMR vaccine?
A
Live and attenuated
9
Q
Who are the MMR vaccine contraindicated in?
A
Pregnant women
Malnourished and immunocompromised children
10
Q
Name 2 complications of Measles.
A
Encephalitis
Giant cell pneumonia
