Question

Using the chain of infection, describe how one of the following diseases can grow and spread.
• infectious parotitis (Mumps)
• Hepatitis B

Answer 1

Explanation:

Mumps is a viral disease caused by the mumps virus. Initial symptoms are non-specific and include fever, headache, malaise, muscle pain, and loss of appetite. These symptoms are usually followed by painful swelling of the parotid glands, called parotitis, which is the most common symptom of infection. Symptoms typically occur 16 to 18 days after exposure to the virus and resolve within two weeks. About one third of infections are asymptomatic.