Question
A 12-year-old male develops fever, neck pain, malaise, and headache. He complains that drinking sour liquids increases the pain by his jaw. On exam, there is swelling and tenderness between the mandible and the mastoid with elevation of his earlobe. The skin is without abnormalities. His parents had refused immunizations because of concerns about autism. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. | Rubella |
B. |
Fifth disease |
C. |
Mumps |
D. |
Measles |
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