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1. What is the most common presenting symptom of mumps?
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Fever
Parotid gland swelling
Headache
Sore throat
2. Which virus is responsible for causing mumps?
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Paramyxovirus
Adenovirus
Coronavirus
Rhinovirus
3. What is the typical incubation period for mumps?
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1–3 days
4–7 days
12–25 days
30–40 days
4. Which of the following complications is most associated with mumps?
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Hepatitis
Pancreatitis
Otitis media
Pneumonia
5. Which age group is most affected by mumps in the absence of vaccination?
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Infants under 1 year
Toddlers
School-aged children
Elderly adults
6. Which vaccination protects against mumps?
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DTaP
Hib
MMR
BCG
7. How long should a person with mumps be excluded from school or work?
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24 hours
Until fever subsides
5 days after parotid swelling onset
Until symptoms resolve completely
8. Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of mumps?
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Parotitis
Fever
Headache
Arthritis
9. Which complication of mumps may lead to infertility in males?
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Meningitis
Orchitis
Pancreatitis
Urethritis
10. What is the usual method of diagnosing mumps clinically?
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Blood culture
Throat swab
Clinical presentation
CT scan
11. What percentage of people with mumps are asymptomatic?
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<10%
15–20%
30–40%
60–70%
12. What is the most effective method of preventing mumps outbreaks?
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Quarantine
Wearing masks
Vaccination
Good hygiene practices
13. Which of the following is a rare neurological complication of mumps?
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Multiple sclerosis
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Mumps meningitis
Bell’s palsy
14. How is mumps primarily transmitted?
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Bloodborne
Faeco-oral
Sexual contactc
Respiratory droplets
15. Which diagnostic test can confirm mumps infection?
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PCR from buccal swab
Serum electrolytes
Urinalysis
ESR
16. Which gland is most commonly affected in mumps?
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Submandibular
Sublingual
Thyroid
Parotid
17. What supportive treatment is recommended for managing mumps?
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Antivirals
Fluids, rest, and analgesia
Corticosteroids
Antibiotics
18. What should be done if a suspected mumps case occurs in a healthcare setting?
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Immediate isolation and notification to public health
Discharge the patient
Start antibiotics
Ignore unless confirmed
19. Which of the following is a common prodromal symptom of mumps?
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Nasal congestion
Rash
Loss of taste
Malaise
20. Can mumps occur in vaccinated individuals?
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No
Yes, but usually milder
Only in immunocompromised patients
Only after 20 years