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Mumps
Signs and symptoms:
An infectious disease which is usually mild in children. It is
caused by a virus that is transmitted in the saliva of an infected
person. Swelling of the face and neck, making it difficult for the
child to move his head and open his mouth. A slight fever may be
present.
Further complications of this disease, are not common. However, the
most widely known and feared secondary complication is sterility,
but this only invades about a quarter of the men who suffer with
mumps. For this reason it is a good idea for boys to become immune
to the disease before puberty and young men who haven't previously
developed it, to avoid contact with sufferers.
Incubation period:
2-3 weeks
Infectious stage: Until swelling subsides
Treatment:
- Will not respond to antibiotics as it is a virus infection.
- Treat fever.
- The child will also experience a dry mouth, so give him plenty
to drink.
- Vaccination
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