Mumps

Question 1

Mumps transmission

Answer 1

Talking, laughing, sharing cups , coughing, sneezing
Resp secretions/ direct indirect

Question 2

S/s of mumps

Answer 2

Early non specific (muscle ache, loss apetite) in general tired , headache , low grade fever

Ear ache within the jaw line in front of ear lobe (parotid gland) (swelling can be Both sides or one

Question 3

Complications of mumps

Answer 3

Orchitis
Oophoritis /mastitis
Pancreatitis
Encephalitis
Meningitis
Deafness

Question 4

Orchitis

Answer 4

Testicular inflammation

Question 5

Oophoritis/mastitis

Answer 5

Inflammation of ovaries and breast tissue

Question 6

Pancreatitis

Answer 6

Inflammation of the pancreas

Question 7

Encephalitis

Answer 7

Inflammation of Brain

Question 8

Meningitis

Answer 8

Inflammation of brain and spinal cord

Question 9

Interventions for mumps

Answer 9

Analgesics (pain)
Antipyretics
Soft lol liquid foods
Warm or cool compress (which ever feels better)
Droplet precautions

Question 10

Prevention of mumps

Answer 10

Maternal immunity up to a yr
Immunization mmr 12-15mo , 4-6 yr

Question 11

Can people still get mumps after vaccine

Answer 11

In general yes but much more moderate symptoms