What You Need To Know About Mumps
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Understanding Mumps: What You Need to Know
Mumps is a contagious viral illness caused by the myxovirus. While not as infectious as chickenpox, it has affected humans for centuries.
Who Gets Mumps?
Mumps primarily affects children aged 5 to 14, but cases among young adults are rising. It's rarely seen in infants and babies.
Vaccination and Prevention
Thanks to modern medicine, a mumps vaccine is available, though it's often given as part of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, which protects against all three diseases.
Recognizing Symptoms
Common symptoms of mumps include:
- Headache
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Swelling and pain in the parotid glands
- Stiff neck
- Drowsiness
- Nausea and vomiting
While these symptoms are usually mild, mumps can sometimes lead to serious complications such as arthritis, kidney and pancreas issues, deafness, thyroid inflammation, encephalitis, and meningitis. Immediate medical attention is necessary if these occur. Adults are more likely to experience severe complications than children.
In adolescent males, mumps can cause orchitis, a painful inflammation of the testicles, occasionally leading to sterility.
Silent Infections
Approximately 20-30% of those infected with mumps may not show symptoms and may be unaware they have the disease.
Transmission
Mumps spreads through airborne particles or direct contact with infected droplets or saliva expelled during coughing and sneezing.
Treatment
Like other viral diseases, mumps cannot be treated with antibiotics. Relief can be found by taking paracetamol and staying hydrated. It's best to avoid acidic juices, as they may worsen glandular pain. Generally, the body will fight off the infection within 2 to 3 weeks.
Immunity
Once recovered from mumps, reinfection is rare due to immunity acquired during the initial illness.
The Role of Vaccination
Some may hesitate to vaccinate their children, but vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent mumps.
In summary, understanding and managing mumps involves awareness of symptoms, prevention through vaccination, and supportive care during recovery.
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