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which of the following is a preventative treatment for mumps?

by Kiel Wuckert Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Vaccination is the best way to prevent mumps and mumps complications. This vaccine is included in the combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) and measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (MMRV) vaccines.

Symptoms

Causes

Prevention

Complications

What is the prevention of a mumps?

Immunisation is the only effective method of prevention. Mumps vaccine is given in the form of the combined trivalent measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine in all European countries with a first dose at or before 18 months of age. The timing of the second dose varies across countries.

What drug is used for specific prevention of mumps infection?

There are currently no medicines to treat the mumps virus. The infection usually passes within a week or two. In the meantime, the measures below may help. If your symptoms don't improve after 7 days, or suddenly worsen, contact your GP for advice.

What is the best treatment for mumps?

How is mumps treated?Drink plenty of fluids.If the glands are swollen and causing discomfort, ice or heat packs can help ease the pain.Non-aspirin medications such acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be used to bring a fever under control and help with pain from swollen glands.

How do you treat and prevent mumps?

The best way to prevent mumps is to be vaccinated against the disease. Most people have immunity to mumps once they're fully vaccinated. The mumps vaccine is usually given as a combined measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) inoculation, which contains the safest and most effective form of each vaccine.

What is the name of the mumps vaccine?

Mumps can be prevented with MMR vaccine. This protects against three diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella. CDC recommends children get two doses of MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 through 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age.

Which of these can be prevented by vaccination?

Vaccine preventable diseases currently include:diphtheria.tetanus.pertussis (whooping cough)poliomyelitis (polio)measles.mumps.rubella.haemophilus influenzae type b infections.More items...•

How can you prevent measles?

Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against measles. Measles is a routine vaccination that children in the United States receive. The vaccine is given in 2 doses, with the first dose administered at age 12 through 15 months and the second dose administered at age 4 through 6 years.

Do antibiotics help mumps?

Mumps is caused by a virus, so antibiotics aren't effective. But most children and adults recover from an uncomplicated case of mumps within a few weeks. People with mumps are generally no longer contagious and can safely return to work or school about five days after the appearance of signs and symptoms.

Diagnosis

Treatment

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Dr. Juhi Mehrotra
Symptoms
If you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Mumps, seek medical attention immediately.

Infection by mumps virus may not result in symptoms or can lead to mild symptoms in some cases. The symptoms include:

  • Swelling in one or both parotid glands, leading to puffed out cheeks
  • Pain in the swollen area
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Muscle ache
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weakness and/or fatigue
  • Pain during chewing or swallowing

Causes

  • The causes include:
  • Mumps is caused by a viral infection of the parotid gland, one of the salivary glands
  • The virus spreads by person-to-person contact through:
  • Saliva
  • Droplets released during sneezing or coughing
  • Nasal secretions
  • Sharing utensils with an infected person
  • Touching contaminated surfaces

Prevention

  • Getting a mumps vaccination is the best way to prevent it
  • Avoid contact with infected persons
  • Do not share utensils, cups, or water bottles with infected persons
  • Wash your hands regularly

Complications

  • Complications from mumps are rare, but serious if not treated.
  • Swelling and inflammation of the organs, including:
  • Testicles (orchitis)
  • Pancreas (pancreatitis)
  • Ovaries (oophoritis)
  • Breasts (mastitis)
  • Brain (encephalitis)
  • Membrane around the brain and spinal cord (meningitis)
  • Other complications noted include hearing loss and miscarriage during pregnancy.

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What diet is recommended?
How is this diagnosed?

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