also does mumps cause hearing loss?
also does mumps show up anywhere in history. For example polio with FDR kind of thing. Also, any other information about the disease, mumps that is, that isn't really found or line(or is... personal experiences etc.) would be nice! Complications of mumps are potentially serious, but rare. These include:
* Orchitis. This inflammatory condition causes swelling of one or both testicles. Orchitis is painful, but it rarely leads to sterility 鈥?the inability to father a child.
* Pancreatitis. This is swelling of the pancreas. Signs and symptoms of pancreatitis include pain in the upper abdomen, nausea and vomiting.
* Encephalitis. A viral infection, such as mumps, can lead to inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). Encephalitis can lead to neurologic problems and become life-threatening. Although it's serious, encephalitis is a rare complication of mumps.
* Meningitis. Meningitis is infection and inflammation of the membranes and fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord. It can occur if the mumps virus spreads through your bloodstream to infect your central nervous system. Like encephalitis, meningitis is a rare complication of mumps.
* Inflammation of the ovaries. Pain in the lower abdomen in women may be a symptom of this problem. Fertility doesn't seem to be affected.
* Hearing loss. In rare cases, mumps can cause hearing loss, usually permanent, in one or both ears. Deafness can occurr w/ Mumps.....websites below should be particularly helpful in your search. Good luck....
Mumps - Topic Overview
What is mumps?
Mumps is a contagious viral infection that can cause painful swelling of the parotid glands, which are the salivary glands located between the ear and the jaw.
What causes mumps?
Mumps is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes, as well as through contact with recently contaminated items such as tissues, drinking glasses, and dirty hands.
What are the symptoms?
Mumps can affect many body systems and cause flu-like symptoms, abdominal pain, swollen cheeks, and swollen and painful testicles. However, up to 20% of people who are infected with the mumps virus do not have any symptoms.1
The incubation period-the time from when a person is first infected with the virus until the first symptoms develop-is usually 16 to 18 days, although it can be as long as 25 days. Usually, infected people are contagious a day or two before the first symptoms appear, although they can spread the virus any time from 7 days before to 9 days after symptoms appear.
How is mumps diagnosed?
Mumps is most often diagnosed by a history of exposure to the disease, the presence of swelling and tenderness of the parotid glands, and other symptoms, including neck stiffness, headache, and painful testicles.
If needed, blood tests, such as an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA, EIA), can be done to confirm the diagnosis and eliminate the possibility that another illness is causing the symptoms.
The mumps virus itself can be identified with a viral culture of samples of urine, saliva, or cerebrospinal fluid obtained by a lumbar puncture.
How is it treated?
In most cases, people recover from mumps with rest and care at home. In complicated cases, hospitalization may be required.
Can mumps be prevented?
Mumps can almost always be prevented by getting a series of injections with the combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. The first MMR injection usually is given around 12 to 15 months of age. Most babies do not become infected with mumps during their first year of life because of the temporary immunity they acquired from their mothers during fetal development.
Before researchers developed the mumps vaccine, mumps was a common childhood disease in the United States. Now, thanks to widespread immunization programs, the number of cases has dropped steadily. In 2002, only 270 cases were reported.2
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Description
An acute viral illness caused by the mumps virus.
Symptoms
Fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite; followed by swelling of salivary glands. The parotid salivary glands (which are located within your cheek, near your jaw line, below your ears) are most frequently affected.
Complications
Severe complications are rare. However, mumps can cause:
* inflammation of the brain and/or tissue covering the brain and spinal cord (encephalitis/meningitis)
* inflammation of the testicles (orchitis)
* inflammation of the ovaries and/or breasts (oophoritis and mastitis)
* spontaneous abortion
* deafness, usually permanent
Transmission
The mumps virus replicates in the upper respiratory tract and is spread through direct contact with respiratory secretions or saliva or through fomites.
The infectious period or time that an infected person can transmit mumps to a non-infected person is from 3 days before symptoms appear to about 9 days after the symptoms appear.
The incubation time, which is the period from when a person is exposed to virus to the onset of any symptoms, can vary from 16 to 18 days (range 12-25 days) |
