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What is an inflammation of the testicles that may or may not be associated with the mumps virus called?
Orchitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the testes. Mumps is one possible cause.
Where do you get inflammation if you have mumps?
Classically, in the parotid glands, and sometimes in the ovaries or testicles.
What is inflammation of parotid glands caused by myxovirus?
Inflammation of the parotid glands caused by a myxovirus, such as mumps virus, is known as mumps. Mumps is a contagious viral infection that primarily affects the salivary glands, leading to swelling and inflammation, particularly of the parotid glands located on the sides of the face. Symptoms may include fever, headache, and swelling of the cheeks or jaw. Vaccination with the MMR vaccine is effective in preventing mumps infection.
cause of mumps?
The mumps are caused by a virus called the paramyxovirus.
What is the medical term meaning disease that causes an inflammation of the parotid glands?
Mumps
What are facts about the mumps?
It can cause inflammation of pancreas- pancreatitis, and orchitis leading to sterlity
What structure's inflammation is called Gingivostomatitis?
Gingivostomatitis is inflammation of the gingiva (gums) and the oral mucosa of the mouth (basically, the inside your mouth and cheeks).
How might giving a mumps vaccine to a boy help protect his reproductive health?
Administering a mumps vaccine to a boy can protect his reproductive health by preventing mumps orchitis, a complication of the mumps virus that can cause inflammation of the testicles. This inflammation can lead to pain, atrophy, and in some cases, infertility. By vaccinating against mumps, boys are safeguarded against these potential reproductive health issues, ensuring better long-term outcomes for their fertility. Additionally, widespread vaccination helps prevent outbreaks, further protecting the health of the community.
What are symptoms of the mumps?
Mumps symptomsChildren are mainly affected. Typically:Painful swelling (parotitis), usually on both sides of the faceDifficulty in opening the mouthFeverHeadacheBody discomfortMumps in adults is less common but once infected, it may involve other organs:Orchitis (Inflammation of one or both testes)Pancreatitis (Inflammation of the pancreas)Meningoencephalitis (Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and their meninges)Rarely, oophoritis (Inflammation of one or both ovaries)
What is it when you have sore testis after having mumps?
This testicular inflammation is generally one-sided (both testicles are swollen in 15–30% of mumps orchitis cases and typically occurs about 10 days after the parotid gland. Testicular swelling has been documented as late as six weeks after parotid gland swelling. Decreased fertility is an uncommon consequence of testicular inflammation from mumps and infertility is rare.
What gland is infected when one has the mumps?
The parotid gland is infected when one has the mumps. The virus leads to inflammation and swelling of the parotid glands, causing characteristic jaw and face swelling.
What causes sublinguitis?
Sublinguitis is inflammation in the sublingual gland. It can be caused by mumps, a stone in the salivary duct, tumors, and bacterial parotitis.
