A 3-year-old unvaccinated child presents with a 2-day history of fever, irritability, and a painful swollen right parotid gland. There is no rash. Wha...

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A 3-year-old unvaccinated child presents with a 2-day history of fever, irritability, and a painful swollen right parotid gland. There is no rash. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Mumps

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Bacterial tonsillitis

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Dental abscess

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Cervical lymphadenitis

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Sialadenitis (other viral or bacterial)

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Mumps

A 3-year-old unvaccinated child presents with a 2-day history of fever, irritability, and a painful swollen right parotid gland. There is no rash. What is the most likely diagnosis?