MUMPS
Mumps is an acute contagious viral disease characterized by unilateral or bilateral swelling of salivary glands mostly parotid.
ETIOLOGY:
l. Virus causing mumps is Paramyxo virus.
2. Incubation period varies from 14-18 days.
CLINICAL FEATURES:
l. The disease is usually preceded by the onset of headache, chills, fever and pain during mastication.
2. These symptoms are followed by rubbery or elastic swelling of salivary glands, frequently elevating the ear, which lasts for about one week.
3. The submandibular gland also may be involved. The involvement of sublingual glands is rare.
4. The papilla of the opening of the parotid duct on the buccal mucosa is often puffy and reddened.
COMPLICATIONS:
l. Epididymo-orchitis
2. Pancreatitis
3. Mastoiditis
4. Oophoritis
TREATMENT:
It is conservative consisting of:
l. Maintaining hydration and alimentation
2. Hot and cold compressions.
3. Analgesics and antipyretics.
PREVENTION:
Prophylaxis is done by active vaccines.
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