INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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Mumps is transmitted by:

Direct contact with an infected surface
Inhalation of aerosolized droplets
Consumption of contaminated food
Blood transfusions

The correct answer is: Inhalation of aerosolized droplets

Mumps is spread through direct contact with infected saliva or respiratory droplets from an infected person who coughs, sneezes, or talks. Direct contact with an infected surface, such as a toy or utensil, can also contribute to the spread of the virus. Consumption of contaminated food is not a common mode of transmission for mumps. Additionally, blood transfusions are not a known means of contracting mumps as the virus does not typically circulate in the bloodstream. Therefore, the most likely mode of transmission for mumps is through inhalation of aerosolized droplets.