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Mumps is a self-limited viral disease characterized by nonsuppurative swelling and tenderness of one or both parotid glands.
It commonly affects the children aged 2-12 years and very uncommon in <1 year of age.
It is caused by a single-stranded RNA virus classified under Paramyxoviridae family or mumps virus.
Transmission is through airborne droplets from respiratory secretion of infected persons.
Incubation period is typically 14-21 days.

Mumps Patient Education

Patient Education

  • Advise parents to isolate the patient from large-population facilities (eg daycare center) until 9 days after the swelling begins or until the swelling subsides
  • Advise on good handwashing practices
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