Measles

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What is the genus of the measles virus?

  • Morbillivirus (correct)
  • Paramyxoviridae
  • Rubeola
  • Paramyxovirus

How is measles primarily transmitted?

  • Ingestion of contaminated food
  • Blood transfusion
  • Respiratory secretions (correct)
  • Skin contact

Before widespread vaccination, how many deaths did measles cause annually in 1980?

  • 1 million
  • 100,000
  • 500,000
  • 2.6 million (correct)

What is the general nature of the measles virus's genetic material?

<p>Negative ssRNA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which cells does the measles virus normally grow?

<p>Cells lining the back of the throat and lungs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common symptom of a mumps infection?

<p>Painful swelling of the parotid glands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When do symptoms of mumps typically occur after exposure to the virus?

<p>16 to 18 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a rare complication of mumps that may result in reduced fertility in males?

<p>Inflammation of the testes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the mumps virus primarily transmitted?

<p>Respiratory secretions and saliva (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of mumps infections are asymptomatic?

<p>One third (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Measles Virus

  • The measles virus belongs to the genus Morbillivirus.
  • Measles is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets, such as through coughing and sneezing.
  • Before widespread vaccination, measles caused approximately 2.6 million deaths annually in 1980.
  • The measles virus has a single-stranded RNA genetic material.
  • The measles virus normally grows in epithelial cells and macrophages.

Mumps Infection

  • The most common symptom of a mumps infection is swelling of the parotid glands.
  • Symptoms of mumps typically occur 16-18 days after exposure to the virus.
  • A rare complication of mumps is orchitis, which may result in reduced fertility in males.
  • The mumps virus is primarily transmitted through direct contact with respiratory droplets, such as through touching or sharing utensils.
  • Approximately 30-40% of mumps infections are asymptomatic.

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