16 Questions
Which glands are commonly involved in mumps?
Parotid
What is the period of communicability for mumps?
A week before and a week after onset of symptoms
What is the most common complication of mumps in males after puberty?
Orchitis
What is the recommended age for the second dose of the MMR vaccine according to the Indian Association of Pediatrics?
15 months
What is the mode of transmission for mumps?
Airborne
What is the period of communicability for German Measles (Rubella)?
One week before to one week after onset of symptoms
What is the most common lesion in the heart of a foetus affected by Congenital Rubella Syndrome?
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
At what stage of pregnancy does a woman face the highest risk of foetal infection if she contracts rubella?
First trimester
What is the most common sensory impairment among infants born to mothers infected with rubella late in pregnancy?
Sensory-neural deafness
What is the primary mode of transmission for rubella?
Direct contact (droplets)
What is the recommended duration for a woman to avoid pregnancy after receiving the rubella vaccine?
3 months
Which antibody presence in an infant is considered diagnostic for rubella infection?
IgM antibodies
What are the classical triad of clinical features in Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS)?
Congenital Heart Disease, SN deafness, Cataract
'Infection of the mother after 20 weeks of gestation: _____?'
'Significantly reduces the risk of foetal infection'
What is the primary strategy adopted by India for rubella prevention?
Including rubella vaccine in National Immunisation Schedule
What is the infectious period for untreated cases of rubella after onset of symptoms?
3 weeks
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