Mumps Flashcards by Sarah Al Shdefat

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Causes

A

Viral infection
Transmission through droplets
Incubation for 17 days

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Symptoms

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Painful,swelling of the parotid glands = hamster face, headaches, joint pain, nausea, fatigues, loss of appetite

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Self care advice

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Stay away from work/school

Avoid contact with vulnerable and children

Adequate fluid intake

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Self care advice

A

Regular hand washing with soap, warm compress for swollen glands, eat foods that don’t need chewing

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Treatment

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Paracetamol,ibuprofen 3moths+

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