It is late winter when a 7-year-old child reports to the school nurse with fever,headache,myalgia,and glandular swelling.After assessment the nurse's preliminary diagnosis includes the viral infection most commonly known as ________.

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The Answer is mumps
The classic indication of mumps is parotid glandular swelling,although a number of children will have no such swelling.This is often accompanied by fever.The parents should be notified and provided with educational information regarding care of the child with the mumps.

It Is Late Winter When a 7-Year-Old Child Reports to the School