Mumps

=Epidemic Parotitis(Mumps) =

Mumps Virus:
- An acute contagious viral disease defined by fever and swelling of the glands. - Mumps is a very contagious infection. - A virus that causes inflammation of the glands.

- Present in urine and saliva for 2 to 3 weeks
- Monkey kidney cells are generally used

Serious Problems are rare but include:
- Deafness - Swelling of the - Pregnancy loss
 * brain
 * spinal chord
 * testicles
 * breast or ovaries

Miscellaneous:
- Mumps during pregnency is not very frequent - = =

﻿ Common Methods Of Transmission :
- Most common transmission, is coughing your sneezing. - Another transmission of mumps virus, also happens when someone touches and infected surface, and then touches the eyes, nose or mouth.

- Treatment includes analgesics for pain, antipyretics for fever, and adequate fluid intake to prevent dehydration from fever and anorexia.
- Warm moist towels to help with swelling

Prevention :
- Washing hands well with soap and water - Not sharing food or drinks - Cleaning surfaces that are constantly being touched - Cover your mouth/nose while sneezing or coughing