Paediatric infections: mumps complications: practice question

A Pediatrics question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Pediatrics · Paediatric infections: mumps complications

Sample item

In an outbreak of mumps among school children, which is the commonest extra-salivary complication in prepubertal children?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Aseptic meningitis

Mumps is neurotropic and aseptic meningitis, often clinically mild, is the commonest complication in children. Orchitis is the commonest in post-pubertal males and is rare before puberty. Sensorineural deafness is a rare permanent complication.

Option by option

  • A. Orchitis

    Orchitis occurs mainly after puberty.

  • B. Oophoritis

    Oophoritis is rare.

  • C. Aseptic meningitis (correct)

    Correct. Meningitis is the commonest complication in children.

  • D. Pancreatitis

    Pancreatitis is uncommon.

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What is the answer to this Pediatrics question?

The best answer is C, Aseptic meningitis. Mumps is neurotropic and aseptic meningitis, often clinically mild, is the commonest complication in children.

Why is "Orchitis" not the answer?

Orchitis occurs mainly after puberty.

Why is "Oophoritis" not the answer?

Oophoritis is rare.

Why is "Pancreatitis" not the answer?

Pancreatitis is uncommon.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Paediatric infections: mumps complications in Pediatrics. Orchitis is the commonest in post-pubertal males and is rare before puberty. Sensorineural deafness is a rare permanent complication.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Paediatric infections: mumps complications?

Memorise milestones and the vaccine schedule as tables and revise them often. Then use the flashcards and the other Pediatrics questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.