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1 day ago · This chapter focuses on epidemic parotitis, commonly known as mumps, which is caused by a viral infection. Epidemiology. Mumps classically affects children aged between 4-5years; 85% of cases occur below age of 15 years. It is the most common cause of non-suppurative sialadenitis. Etiology. Mumps is caused by a paramyxovirus infection
3 days ago · Mumps is an acute, contagious disease generally characterized by swelling of the parotid gland. The most common complications from mumps infection include orchitis, oophoritis, mastitis, pancreatitis, hearing loss, meningitis, and encephalitis.
4 days ago · There is a group of abnormal salivary gland swellings (pneumoparotid, anesthesia mumps, iodide mumps) that to some extent have similarities to the signs and symptoms of mumps. The liberty of classifying them into one category, for want of a better option, has been taken.
2 days ago · M-M-R®II is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of measles, mumps, and rubella in individuals 12 months of age or older. The first dose of M-M-R®II is administered at 12 to 15 months of age and the second dose of M-M-R®II is administered at 4 to 6 years of age.
1 day ago · Introduction: Mumps virus infection is a public health concern mainly in low- and middle-income countries and has been associated with complications such as spontaneous abortion and post-pubertal orchitis that may result in testicular atrophy and, consequently, infertility.
5 days ago · MERCED COUNTY, Calif. ( KSEE/KGPE) – An inmate at the Merced County Main Jail has tested positive for Mumps, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday. Sheriff’s officials say they received a report from the Corrections Bureau that an incarcerated person was showing signs of a possible Mumps infection in the Merced County ...
2 days ago · Mumps is a very contagious viral illness that presents with a fever and swollen salivary glands in the mouth and ear. It is caused by a paramyxovirus, which spreads through infected droplets in coughs, sneezes, or close contact with contaminated things.
