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To prevent and manage mumps, several steps can be taken:
- Isolate patients until the swelling subsides.
- Monitor for complications, especially in adults, and seek hospital care if necessary.
- Vaccination is an effective prevention method, typically administered alongside the MMR vaccine, starting at 9-15 months of age.
- Mumps can be caused by other conditions, so thorough examination and questioning are necessary.
- Isolation should be maintained for up to 9 days after the onset of parotid gland swelling.
- Prevention involves avoiding contact with infected individuals and getting vaccinated.
Mumps is a viral infection causing parotid gland inflammation, leading to swelling in the jaw area, commonly affecting children aged 5-10 and adults over 40.
The virus is spread through respiratory droplets, with an incubation period of 14-20 days.
Symptoms include fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue, and pain in the ears or jaw while chewing or swallowing, followed by swelling and tenderness in the parotid gland area.
Complications can include meningitis, encephalitis, orchitis, and other rare conditions.
Treatment involves managing symptoms, with medication prescribed for orchitis and other complications, and hospitalization if necessary.