Mumps Home Page - Mumps is a contagious disease that is characterized by swelling of the salivary glands. Other conditions can also have similar symptoms. This eMedTV article offers information on the diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment of mumps.

  • http://mumps.emedtv.com/mumps-virus/mumps-virus.html Mumps Virus - As you might expect, the mumps virus is responsible for mumps. This page from the eMedTV archives explains who is most likely to be infected by it, how the virus is spread, and conditions that have symptoms similar to those seen with mumps.
  • http://mumps.emedtv.com/mumps-vaccine/mumps-vaccine.html Mumps Vaccine - The mumps vaccine is your best protection against the mumps virus. This segment of the eMedTV archives provides in-depth information on the vaccine, including who should and should not get it.
  • http://mumps.emedtv.com/mumps/mumps-symptoms.html Mumps Symptoms - As this eMedTV article explains, of all the mumps symptoms, swelling of the salivary glands is probably the most recognizable, but it isn't necessarily the most common. Other symptoms of mumps include fever, sore throat, and chills.
  • http://mumps.emedtv.com/mumps/treatment-for-mumps.html Treatment for Mumps - As this eMedTV page explains, treating mumps involves relieving the symptoms while the body fights the virus. This article offers several suggestions for providing supportive care, such as ibuprofen and warm compresses.
  • http://mumps.emedtv.com/mumps/mumps-outbreak.html Mumps Outbreak - A recent mumps outbreak in the United States has become a cause of concern for some people. This eMedTV resource explores this outbreak in detail, including information on possible causes and transmission methods, as well as vaccination information.
  • http://mumps.emedtv.com/mumps/mumps-prevention.html Mumps Prevention - The most effective way to avoid mumps is to get vaccinated. However, other techniques can be used as well. This eMedTV article provides several suggestions for mumps prevention, such as frequent hand-washing.
  • http://mumps.emedtv.com/mumps/adult-mumps.html Adult Mumps - Adult mumps is caused by the mumps virus, and people usually recover without any long-term effects. This eMedTV article discusses the condition in detail, including transmission methods, symptoms, and treatment options.
  • http://mumps.emedtv.com/mumps/mumps-in-children.html Mumps in Children - Mumps in children is not all that different from mumps in adults. In fact, the disease is on the decline. This eMedTV article discusses how the disease in children differs from cases in adults, especially with regards to symptoms.
  • http://mumps.emedtv.com/mumps/mumps-and-pregnancy.html Mumps and Pregnancy - As this eMedTV article explains, pregnant women and non-pregnant women have the same symptoms of mumps, and pregnancy does not seem to affect the duration or prognosis of the disease. However, women who are pregnant should avoid the mumps vaccine.
  • http://mumps.emedtv.com/mumps/mumps-outbreak-and-airplanes.html Mumps Outbreak and Airplanes - No evidence supports a connection between a recent mumps outbreak and airplanes, but if you're concerned, this eMedTV article provides tips that you can use during air travel, such as washing hands frequently.
  • http://mumps.emedtv.com/mumps/diagnosing-mumps.html Diagnosing Mumps - A physical exam is just part of the process used when diagnosing mumps. This page of the eMedTV Web site explains in detail how doctors determine if a person has mumps, including tests that may be performed.
  • http://mumps.emedtv.com/mumps/mumps-transmission.html Mumps Transmission - Mumps transmission most often occurs through coughing and sneezing. This eMedTV article explains in detail how the virus is transmitted in this way and offers additional transmission methods, such as touching a surface infected with the virus.

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