Mumps

Question 1

Known virus within this family

Answer 1

Mumps

Question 2

Genome of Mumps

Answer 2

• negative
• single stranded
• RNA

Question 3

Main symptom of Mumps

Answer 3

Painful swelling of the Parotid gland

Question 4

Host carrier of Mumps

Answer 4

Only humans, lifelong immunity

Question 5

Clinical presentation of Mumps

Answer 5

• Swollen, painful salivary glands within cheeks

- fever, headache, pain moving jaw, weakness, fatigue

Question 6

Incubation period of Mumps

Answer 6

16-18days, range 12-26 days

Question 7

Complications of Mumps

Answer 7

1. Orchitis
2. Oophoritis
3. Pancreatitis
4. Aseptic Meningitis
5. Encephalitis
6. Deafness

Question 8

Description of Orchitis

Answer 8

• inflammation of testicles
• gonadal atrophy may follow, infertility rare
• gonadal swelling usually resolves in 1 week

Question 9

Description of Oophoritis

Answer 9

• associated with pelvic pain and tenderness

- in females, infertility not reported

Question 10

Description of Pancreatitis

Answer 10

• sudden onset pain of epigastric pain and tenderness
• fever, chills, nausea, vomiting
• elevated amylase level occurs
• lipase more specific indicator of pancreatitis
• resolves in week

Question 11

Initial pathogenesis of Mumps

Answer 11

• acquired by respiratory droplets
• infects epithelial cells
• nasopharynx and regional lymph nodes

Question 12

Prolonged pathogenesis of Mumps

Answer 12

• viremia occurs after 12-25 days for 3-5 days

- travels to meninges, salivary glands, pancreas, gonads

Question 13

Two characteristic symptoms of Mumps

Answer 13

• Parotitis and aseptic meningitis

Question 14

Transmission of Mumps

Answer 14

• person to person via respiratory secretions

- peak later winter and spring

Question 15

Individuals at risk for Mumps

Answer 15

-unvaccinated people and immunocompromised

Question 16

Current status of Mumps

Answer 16

Relatively rare in United States following vaccine 1967

Question 17

Treatment of Mumps

Answer 17

• vaccine( MMR or MMRV)
• no specific treatment available
• if severe, corticosteroids

Question 18

Vaccination administration for Mumps

Answer 18

• one dose for preschool age children

- second dose for school age children and adults

Question 19

Facts about Mumps vaccine

Answer 19

• live virus

- 95% efficient with lifelong immunity