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Mumps or epidemic parotitis is a viral disease of humans. Prior to the development of vaccination and the introduction of a vaccine, it was a common childhood disease worldwide, and is still a significant threat to health in the third world.
Painful swelling of the salivary glands (classically the parotid gland) and fever is the most typical presentation. Painful testicular swelling and rash may also occur. While symptoms are generally not severe in children, the symptoms, in teenagers and adults, can be more severe and complications such as infertility or subfertility are relatively common, although still rare in absolute terms. }}, }}, }} The disease is generally self-limiting, and there is no specific treatment apart from controlling the symptoms with painkillers.
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@clairelancaster I don't think she has mumps, but I do think she's trying for week off to lengthen her school holidays!!
Wendymal (wendy mallins) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:50:15 -0000
@clairelancaster I don't think she has mumps, but I do think she's trying for week off to lengthen her school holidays!!
This guy has the mumps! @kaiser http://tweetphoto.com/6405332
claudieisblack (CLAUDIE) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:32:02 -0000
This guy has the mumps! @kaiser http://tweetphoto.com/6405332
FYI: my kids will stay home from school only if: there was a SERIOUS death in the family, if they had the chicken pox, measles, or mumps.
katinanewnew (Katina Jarrett) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:14:44 -0000
FYI: my kids will stay home from school only if: there was a SERIOUS death in the family, if they had the chicken pox, measles, or mumps.
@LaurenKolligs Idiopathic, Gallstones, Ethanol, Trauma, Scorpion bite, Mumps (and other viruses), Autoimmune, Steroids (cont)
Kinetiknails (Kinetiknails) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:45:29 -0000
@LaurenKolligs Idiopathic, Gallstones, Ethanol, Trauma, Scorpion bite, Mumps (and other viruses), Autoimmune, Steroids (cont)
@SoniaDiamond no history of mumps... Just being overweight.
SianyLou88 (Sian Louise Price) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:09:28 -0000
@SoniaDiamond no history of mumps... Just being overweight.
@SianyLou88 What was that due to? Mumps?
SoniaDiamond (Sonia Diamond) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:05:55 -0000
@SianyLou88 What was that due to? Mumps?
CDC NIP: Mumps - Directory of factsheets and articles on the disease and its vaccine.
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Childhood Infections: Mumps - Description, symptoms, prevention and treatment; aimed at parents.
Meta Description: [ Mumps is a a virus that usually spreads through saliva and can infect many parts of the body, and lead to swelling and pain in the salivary glands, along with fever, loss of appetite and fatigue. With the help of the mumps vaccine, the illness can be prevented. ]
Communicable Disease Fact Sheets: Mumps - Information about Mumps from the New York State Department of Health.
eMedicine Health - Mumps - Features cause, symptoms, tests, and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Mumps is a disease, usually of children, caused by a virus. With mumps, your salivary glands swell. Specifically, these are the parotid glands, and they are located below and in ... ]
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Facts About Mumps for Adults - Encourages vaccination for adults born after 1956 who have not had the disease or have no documentation of immunity.
MayoClinic.com - Mumps - Includes signs and symptoms, cause, diagnosis, prevention, and prognosis.
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Medinfo: Mumps - Information for patients on mumps, a virus infection which typically causes enlargement of the two salivary glands in the cheeks at the angle of the jaw.
Meta Description: [ Medinfo's patient information on mumps, a virus infection which typically causes enlargement of the two salivary glands in the cheeks at the angle of the jaw. This gives an appearance rather like a hamster with food in its cheeks. ]
Medline Plus: Mumps - Facts about mumps for adults and children. Includes flowchart for neck swelling, prevention and screening information.
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Pediatric OnCall - A time tested homemade remedy for the treatment of mumps.
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WHO: Mumps Vaccine - Factsheet about the disease and vaccine.
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