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Mumps: A Guide for Parents

Mumps is an acute infectious viral disease characterized by fever, headache, and swelling of the salivary glands. It is transmitted through direct contact with infected droplets or surfaces. The causative agent is a paramyxovirus that is spherical with spikes. There is no specific treatment, but rest, fluids, pain relief, and soft foods can help symptoms. Prevention is through the MMR vaccine and isolation of infected individuals for 9 days after swelling onset. Immunity is usually permanent after infection or vaccination.

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Mumps: A Guide for Parents

Mumps is an acute infectious viral disease characterized by fever, headache, and swelling of the salivary glands. It is transmitted through direct contact with infected droplets or surfaces. The causative agent is a paramyxovirus that is spherical with spikes. There is no specific treatment, but rest, fluids, pain relief, and soft foods can help symptoms. Prevention is through the MMR vaccine and isolation of infected individuals for 9 days after swelling onset. Immunity is usually permanent after infection or vaccination.

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MUMPS

Epidemic paroitis, Contagious Parotitis

-It

is an acute infectious and contagious viral disease, characterized by headache, anorexia, bodymalaise and fever. -- Symptoms last for 1 6 days. -Incubation period is 14 21 days. -- Common among chldren 5 15 years old.

Mode of transmission
-Direct

contact with droplet nuclei --Airborne droplets -- Contaminated formites

Causative Agent
General Characteristic: -Belongs to the Genus Rubalavirus parmyxoviridae. -A roughly spherical particle made up of concentric layers of fatty lipids, large protein molecules and nucleic acid. -Dotted with large spikes.

Laboratory Diagnosis
-Isolation

of the virus from clinical

samples -- Complement fixation test -- Neutralization test -- ELISA test

Treatment
There is no specific treatment for mumps. -- The application of intermittent ice or heat on the affected area. -- Acetaminophen or paracetamol for pain relief. -- Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid acidic foods and beverages. -- Complete bed rest. -- Eat foods that do not require a lot of chewing.

Prevention Control
-Immunization --

MMR (mumps, measles, rubella) immunization. -- Control of patients contact and immediate environment by isolation for 9 days from onset of swelling.

Immunity
-Immunity is permanent after a single attack. -Passive immunity is transferred from mother to offspring. -- Active immunity with live but attenuated mumps virus vaccine.

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