Unknown Immunization History Has in Pediatrics — 8yo Child | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#11184
SMLE Question #11184
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
An 8-year-old boy with unknown immunization history has 3 days of gradually worsening, painful swelling in front of both ears, difficulty chewing, and low-grade fever. Examination shows bilateral, tender parotid gland enlargement with elevation of the ear lobules and no rash. Which organism is the most likely cause?
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