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Mumps

Mumps is a contagious disease caused by the mumps virus that causes fever, tiredness, headaches and the swelling of various parts of the body. All questions concerning symptoms, causes, transmission, diagnosis, treatments and prevention can be found here.

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Apart from a vaccination how can you prevent mumps?

by not being near someone with the mumps or if you have to make sure you have protective gear one because the mumps can go through open airways such as the mouth ears nose unprotected sex,open cuts, through saliva, the number 1 thing of preventing the mumps is by not kissing and infected individual cause it can be transmitted through kissing on the lips always and i mean always cheek if your husband or boyfriend or girlfriend or wife or Friend or family is infected if they are simply DONT TOUCH THEM if you are make sure you have gloves on if they are not infected go ahead but keep a Cheek up with the family is so you can keep your husband or boyfriend or girlfriend or wife or Friend or family healthy and safe so you can be healthy and safe

What is the diet of a person with mumps?

§ A diet for mumps should ideally include plenty of water, fruit juices, soups and broths. However, citrus fruits tend to aggravate symptoms of mumps. It is thus best to avoid citrus fruits if you are suffering from mumps.

§ Moreover, citrus fruits contribute to the production of acidity and should thus be excluded from a mumps healing diet. However, vitamin C is a necessary component for a mumps diet and citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C. You should therefore include foods like cantaloupes and mangoes to compensate for vitamin C in a mumps healing diet. The fluid diet should be followed with a soft diet that is easy to chew and swallow.

Swelling and throat irritation are mumps symptoms that take some time to recede. Thus, a soft diet should be maintained for a few days after a fluid diet. A soft diet includes foods like rice porridge and runny oatmeal. Such foods are easy to swallow and easy to digest. Avoid meat in a mumps healing diet as this is very difficult to digest and swallow. You should also avoid processed foods in a diet for treating mumps as such foods are not only difficult to digest, but are filled with additives that may be potentially harmful at time when your immunity is compromised.

In addition, oily and fatty foods tend to aggravate mumps symptoms. Avoid all oily foods while caring for mumps symptoms. Certain spices are very beneficial in a mumps treatment diet. Spices like black pepper help alleviate symptoms of mumps. Ginger and garlic are also very effective in the treatment of mumps. Include generous quantities of garlic and ginger in a mumps healing diet.

What research has been done on the connection between mumps vaccine and autism?

The current status of the MMR/Autism link is disputed. New beliefs are appearing that bufotenin may be responsible for autism. At the moment, there is little evidence to show that MMR may be linked with autism.

More recently, several clinical studies have show no statistical link between any vaccine and the incidence of autism. The MMR does not cause, nor is a contributing factor to, autism.

In addition, the bufotenin theory is at this point, just a theory. It is based on the higher-than-normal levels of bufotenin detected in some autistic people, but this has not been thoroughly studied, nor has it been shown this is prevalent in the general autistic population. As of now, we really don't know much about autism, certainly nothing definitive about causes or the mechanisms by which it works.

Can mumps infect a person twice?

generally no, as if a healthy body is exposed to a virus, it will create an antibody, which will prevent the body from catching it again. But in some cases you can get it twice.

Is the mumps an active or hidden virus?

Active. It will go directly to find a host cell and begin the steps of the lytic cycle to cause the host's cell to replicate itself (see the related questions for more about the lytic cycle). It does not stay "dormant" inside you to manifest symptoms later, an infection will produce symptoms right away if you are infected. Then once new viruses are made in the host cell, they will burst out and infect more cells and potentially more people.

Can you get the mumps if your tonsils were removed?

Well I had my tonsils burnt out in hospital and the doctor said I can't get tonsilitus again because I don't have tonsils! (If you're going to get your tonsils taken out any time in the future, get them out now because adult tonsilitus is one of the worst pains you can have. You'll cry 24/7 wishing it didn't hurt and every hour you take tons of medicine. The worst bit is you don't get to have as much ice cream as you want like the old days. :'( Now you have to have rough, hard things e.g. crisps. Also I didn't mean to get carried away or scare you.)

Why does a doctor not prescribe antibiotics if you have mumps?

Antibiotics are prescribed to treat bacterial infections. Mumps aren't caused by bacteria. Once someone has mumps, he/she is then naturally immune to it.

What type organism are affected by mumps?

I have no idea that's y i came to this site to find the answer

What if your 9 month old baby catch mumps?

No. Both the mumps virus and its antibodies can both cross the placental barrier, so the mother's antibodies can easily and safely deal with the virus.

How do mumps affect the body?

Mumps typically affect your salivary glands. Usually one of the parotid gland is affected first. Fever is there and the swelling increases in size to achieve the big size. After few days another parotid gland may get affected and again the fever comes back. The story may repeat for the sub-mandibular salivary glands. At times your pancreas may be affected and testicles in the males. Nothing but assurance on the part of physician works.

What organs do mumps affect?

The mumps affect your lymphnodes. They will become inflammed.

Where does mumps spread or how do you get?

im wondering if you can get the mumps from kissing a healthy person xD

What do they look for in a blood test for mumps?

I assume that if someone around you has mumps, you should be able to get an appointment to check your blood to see if you have caught the mumps. The reason for that is because everyones body reacts different and scientists need blood to determine weather the body will reject or take the vaccine. I hope I gave you an idea of the most possible answer.

What salivary glands are inflamed during mumps?

The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands. It is found wrapped around the mandibular ramus, and it secretes saliva through Stensen's duct into the oral cavity, to facilitate mastication and swallowing.

Parotid inflammation (or parotitis) occurs in 60-70% of infections and 95% of patients with symptoms. Parotitis causes swelling and local pain, particularly when chewing. It can occur on one side (unilateral) or both sides (bilateral).

How can mumps cause sterility?

Can Mumps cause permanent sterility?

How does the MMR vaccine work?

The MMR Vaccine contains tiny doses of living but inactivated viruses that cause measles, mumps and rubella. Once these viruses are injected into the body, the immune system will develop certain antibodies against these three diseases shortly following vaccination. Because your body has memory cells it now knows how to defeat these diseases when they enter the body again, and it will know which certain antibodies it needs to produce; these antibodies in your body will give a lifelong protection against these diseases.

Can an older adult get mumps?

Yes, an older adult can contract mumps, although it is more common in children. Mumps is caused by a viral infection and can affect individuals of any age, especially those who are not vaccinated or have not previously had the disease. Symptoms include swelling of the salivary glands, fever, and muscle aches. Vaccination with the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is the most effective way to prevent mumps.

Is it possible to become infertile after having mumps?

If a grown man catches it, yes, it is possible.

Is mumps a viral infection of the salivary gland?

No. It's caused by a viral infection in the salivary glands.

How long does it take to get better after you have mumps?

You are supposed to stay inside for say ten days. So that you should not spread the disease and get the rest. But you have already spread the disease from about one week, before you contracted the mumps.

Can mumps virus be transmitted while swimming?

Molluscum is spread by skin-to-skin contact. It won't be spread by swimming pool water.

Can mumps kill?

Yes, it is very rarely fatal by causing a brain infection (encephalitis). It also can cause severe inflammation of the testicles leading to sterility, spontaneous abortion among pregnant women and loss of hearing. The current vaccine called MMR has almost complete protection against the virus causing mumps.

What is the host cell for the mumps?

Various cells are involved. The varicella-zoster virus enters through the respiratory system. Then it is found in the lymph nodes 4-6 days later the virus enters the cells of the spleen and liver. After a week the virus travels to the viscera and skin, causing the typical skin markings.