Measles and Rubella Quiz

What is the etiologic agent of measles?

• Rubeola virus

• Rubella virus

• Paramyxovirus

• Toga virus

What is the incubation period of measles?

• 8 to 10 days

• 10 to 12 days

• 12 to 14 days

• 14 to 16 days

How is measles transmitted?

• Through direct contact with droplets

• Through contaminated articles

• Through airborne route

• All of the above

What are the clinical manifestations of measles in the pre-eruptive stage?

• Fever and rash

• Cough and sore throat

• Headache and malaise

• Enanthem and conjunctivitis

When does the maculo-papular rash appear in measles?

• On the 1st day

• On the 2nd day

• On the 3rd day

• On the 4th day

What are the complications of measles?

• Bronchopneumonia and otitis media

• Nephritis and encephalitis

• Blindness and pneumonia

• All of the above

What is the incubation period of rubella?

• 7 to 10 days

• 10 to 14 days

• 14 to 21 days

• 21 to 28 days

How is rubella transmitted?

• Through direct contact with secretions

• Through airborne droplets

• Through transplacental transmission

• All of the above

What is the pathognomonic sign of rubella?

• Koplik's spot

• Stimson's line

• Forscheimer's spot

• Petechiae

What are the complications of rubella?

• Encephalitis and arthritis

• Microcephaly and cataract

• Mental retardation and heart disease

• All of the above