Mumps

Mump is an acute viral infection characterized by painful enlargement of the salivary gland, most characteristically the parotial glands.

Causes

RNA virus of genus Paramyxovirus in the family paramyxoviridae (mumps virus)

Epidemiology: Occurs mainly 5-15 yrs infants are rarely affected due to presence of transplacentally acquired maternal antibodies.

Incidence –Higher in winter and spring

Transmission : The virus is spread from human reservoir by

1.       Direct contact

2.       Air borne

3.       Droplets

4.       Fomites contaminated by saliva and urine

Incubation period : 2-4wks

c/f

1.       Fever

2.       Malaise

3.       Headache

4.       Mumps infection is characterized by unilateral and bilateral parities

5.       Earache

6.       Jaw tenderness

7.       Swelling at the angle of jaw

Diagnosis

1.       Based on clinical examination

2.       ELISA  test for Igm serum amylase

Rx

1.       Symptomatic

a.       Antipyretics

b.       Warm saliva

c.        Bed rest

Prevention

1.The affected pt. should be isolated until the parotid swelling has subsided

2.       Immunization