Mumps Flashcards
1
Q
How is this spread?
A
respiratory droplets, fomites and direct contact
2
Q
Who gets this?
A
kids 5-9
3
Q
What is the incubation period?
A
18 days highly infectious
4
Q
How long can virus be transmitted to others?
A
2 wks
5
Q
What is the clinical manifestations?
A
fever, fatigue, HA, anorexia, parotitis
6
Q
How does parotitis occur and when?
A
unilateral, last 7 days then resolves
7
Q
What is the second most common manifestation?
A
meningitis - 15%
8
Q
What are some other abnormal CM?
A
Encephalitis in which the patient develops seizures, delirium or other neurologic abnormaltities
Epididymo-orchitis
Pancreatitis
Thyroiditis
Increased rates of spontaneous abortion in pregnant women
9
Q
How do you dx?
A
clinically, also mumps IgM or PCR
10
Q
How do you tx?
A
hydrate and acetaminophen, hospitalize if severe
