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MUMPS
Mumps is the inflammation of the salivary gland(uni or bilateral).
. Mumps is caused by a paramyxovirus
. Mode of spread is by droplet infection.
. Incubation period is about 15-20 days.
Clinical Features
. Prodromal symptoms consist of malaise, anorexia, feverishness and tenderness at the angle of the jaw. This is followed by typical parotitis.Parotitis is bilateral in two-thirds of the cases and remains confined to one side in the remainder.
.The chief complaints are difficulty in eating, swallowing and talking.
Complications
. Epididymo-orchitis, oophoritis
. Pancreatitis
. Encephalomyelitis, mumps meningitis
. Mumps myocarditis
. Thrombocytopenic purpura.
Prevention
Mumps vaccine is given at the age of 15 months along with measles and rubella vaccines (MMR vaccine)..jpeg)
Treatment
NSAIDS and analgesics
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