A child has fever, painful swelling near both ears and pain when chewing. Which illness is most likely?
Correct answer: A. Mumps
- A. Mumps
- B. Measles
- C. Pertussis
- D. Chickenpox
Explanation
Mumps commonly causes painful swelling of the parotid glands, often with pain during chewing or swallowing. Measles causes a widespread rash, pertussis causes paroxysmal cough, and chickenpox causes itchy vesicles in crops.
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About Common Childhood Illnesses
Common childhood illnesses include acute respiratory infections, diarrhoeal disease, dehydration, measles, mumps, chickenpox, pertussis and worm infestations. The subject focuses on causes, signs, transmission, assessment, prevention and nursing care, especially distinguishing pneumonia from less severe respiratory infection and classifying dehydration by clinical findings.
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