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- Alternate name: Parotitis
- Cause: Paramyxovirus
- Incubation period: 12-24 daysMedlinePlus: Medical Encyclopedia: Mumps
- Most common in children ages 5-14KidsHealth: Mumps
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Mumps is a highly contagious viral infection also known as parotitis. Since the advent of the MMR vaccine in 1967, mumps has greatly reduced in prevalence. Before the vaccine, this viral infection was a common disease among children, and it remains a significant threat to those in third world countries.KidsHealth: Mumps
If infected with mumps, there is no specific treatment. The symptoms of mumps may be comforted through pain relievers. However, complications such as infertility and meningitis are common in people infected with mumps.CDC: Mumps In-Short
United States Statistics
- Cases before 1967: 200,000 per yearKidsHealth: Mumps
- Cases after 1967: Less than 1,000 per yearKidsHealth: Mumps
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Mumps Questions
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Is it possible to get mumps at 25? I have had it before as a kid, but my glands are killing me. 1 AnswerYes it is. If you have never had it before you won't be immune. You should see a doctor, it can be a dangerous disease to have as an adult. read more
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i hope my mumps would be better by sunday!!
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„So eine Klage wegen sexueller Belästigung am Arbeitsplatz, die hat man schneller an der Backe als Mumps.“
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I cannot go to work today said little Peggy Ann McKay I have the measles and the mumps a gash a rash and chicken bumps
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@WickedSairah Mumps? My god XD Good luck with FC I hope all goes well when people get there but it sounds cursed.
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Wow, a mumps outbreak at MFF this year?!.. Boy, I sure can't wait for FC. Ugh!
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