Synonym(s)
Mumps
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Infectious virus infection with predominant involvement of the parotid gland and the central nervous system.
PathogenThis section has been translated automatically.
Mumps virus (family of paromyxoma viruses).
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EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
Droplet infection.
ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.
Mainly occurring at school age.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Incubation period 14-21 days; headache and aching limbs, fever, initially unilateral, painful swelling of the parotid gland. Frequently inflamed oral mucosa, reddened orifice of the parotid duct.
Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
Infections with influenza A, Coxsackie B, adenovirus, EBV.
Complication(s)This section has been translated automatically.
- involvement of other glands: e.g. submandibular gland, submaxillary gland, pancreas, lacrimal glands, Testes.
- Orchitis. In men postpubertal danger of impotentia gestandi.
- Mumps meningoencephalitis.
- The occurrence of TEN after mumps vaccination has been described in the literature.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Symptomatic.
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
Cheap.
ProphylaxisThis section has been translated automatically.
Possibility of vaccination with live vaccine from the age of 12 months Repetition between the ages of 3 and 6 years.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Pereira FA et al (2007) Toxic epidermal necrolysis. J Am Acad Dermatol 56: 181-200
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Incoming links (9)
Mumps; Mumps; Mumpsorchitis; Orchitis; Paramyxoviruses; Rash; Stevens-johnson syndrome; Testicular atrophy, postinfectious; Testicular damage, primary;Outgoing links (5)
Confessed impotentia; Coxsackie virus infections; HHV-4; Orchitis; Toxic epidermal necrolysis;Disclaimer
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