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Test Information Description Kay is the muse supervisor of asmall dintelocated on the campu ofaidtllege In a single week sthe treated fiten students (ages 19-24) with similar symptoms. They each appeared at the student clinic in various stages of the development of a red macular rash. It seemed to start on the face and spread to the trunk and extremities. Each complained of having had a severe co including sore throat, headache, and cough, for a few days previously red patches with white centers on the oral mucosa, next to the molars, Kay made her diagnosis She waned each them of the need for strict bed student that their infection was extremely contagious and placed them in isolation. She also waned t because of the dangerous complications of this infection. Chemotherapy was limited to acetaminophen for comfort Kay c each student's immunization record and found it complete and up-to-date. Laboratory Diagnosis e a disturbing epidemic among college and high school students, a study was conducted involving the collection of ood samples from a large representative number of this age group Low titers for this antigen were found in a significant number of these students, all of which had been previously immunized.

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Question 4. Encephalitis or Pneumonia or middle ear infection (Any of the above)

The observed symptoms are seen in adults due to viral infection which is contagious. The red muscular rash over the body and red patches on oral mucosa indicates infection with measle virus which can lead to middle ear infection (otitis media), encephalitis (acute brain inflammation) as well as direct viral pneumonia or secondary bacterial pneumonia.

Question 5. MMR at 12-15 months and 4-6 years.

These contagious infections can be prevented by proper immunisation. The MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination is done in two doses, one before age of one year and other prior to elementary school (4-6 years). It can be given at a age of 11-12 years if the first dose has been skipped.

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