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What You May Need To Know About Mumps/Mahumunya/Amatitiyane

1 year agoMon, 07 Aug 2023 12:41:57 GMT
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What You May Need To Know About Mumps/Mahumunya/Amatitiyane

Harare City, the capital of Zimbabwe has issued a mumps (mahumunya / amatitiyane) alert throwing some members of the public into panic mode. We provide a few things you may need to know about this disease

What is mumps

Mumps, caused by the mumps virus, presents with mild symptoms and prominently swollen salivary glands. The introduction of the mumps vaccine reduced cases, but outbreaks still occur, particularly in close-contact settings like college campuses. Vaccination is crucial to safeguard children, as waning immunity can lead to infection despite prior vaccination. Full vaccination remains the best protection against mumps.

 

What are the symptoms of mumps?

Initial mumps symptoms are typically mild, and some individuals may be asymptomatic, unaware of their infection. Symptoms do not manifest immediately, as the incubation period ranges from seven to 25 days. Common mild symptoms include:

    • Fever
    • Headache
    • Muscle aches
    • Fatigue
    • Loss of appetite
  • Later symptoms:

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    • Painful swelling of parotid glands (parotitis)
      • Swelling occurs on one or both sides of the face
      • “Chipmunk cheeks” appearance with puffy cheeks and swollen jaw
  • Note:

    • Parotitis can be caused by various viruses and bacteria, not just the mumps virus.
  • Rare but severe symptoms (seek immediate medical attention):

    • High fever
    • Stiff neck
    • Severe headache
    • Confusion
    • Stomach pain
    • Vomiting
    • Seizures
  • Complications (rare, more common in adolescents and adults):

    • Organ involvement (brain, pancreas, testicles, ovaries)

What causes mumps?

The mumps virus, which is a type of paramyxovirus, causes mumps. The virus spreads from person to person through direct contact with infected saliva or through respiratory droplets from the infected person’s nose, mouth or throat. The infected person can spread the mumps virus by:

  • Sneezing, coughing or talking.
  • Sharing objects containing infected saliva, such as toys, cups and utensils.
  • Playing sports, dancing, kissing or participating in other activities involving close contact with others.

Some groups of people are at a higher risk of getting mumps. These groups include:

  • People with weakened immune systems.
  • People who travel internationally.
  • People who aren’t vaccinated against the virus.
  • People living in close quarters, such as college campuses

Is mumps contagious?

Mumps is highly contagious, with infectiousness starting a few days before gland swelling and lasting five days after. To prevent transmission, affected individuals, including asymptomatic cases, should minimize contact and avoid school or childcare.

To diagnose mumps, healthcare providers may use a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. This involves collecting a mucus sample from the cheek or throat and examining it for the mumps virus. Additionally, a blood test may be conducted to confirm or rule out mumps and other potential causes of salivary gland swelling.

How is mumps treated?

There’s no specific treatment for mumps. The disease must run its course and usually goes away on its own within a couple of weeks. Mumps treatment focuses on alleviating your child’s symptoms to make them as comfortable as possible. The following steps can help manage symptoms:

  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Gargle warm salt water.
  • Eat soft, easy-to-chew foods.
  • Avoid acidic foods that make your mouth water.
  • Suck on an ice pop to soothe a sore throat.
  • Place ice or heat packs on swollen glands.
  • Take non-aspirin medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen to reduce fever and help with pain.

Don’t give your child aspirin. 

PREVENTION

Mumps is preventable through the mumps vaccine, typically administered as part of the MMR vaccine. Outbreaks still occur in close-contact settings. Most children recover fully within a few weeks. Severe complications include arthritis, deafness, encephalitis, meningitis, oophoritis, orchitis, pancreatitis, and thyroiditis. Mumps during pregnancy carries rare risks. Minimize contact if your child has mumps, and consult healthcare providers for guidance on transmission, complications, vaccine safety, and symptom relief measures.

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21 Comments

ehekwacho · 1 year ago
CHINGOTI NEROOOOO KANA UYINE ANY SWOLLEN PART OF YOUR BODY ANOPERA FASTER-FASTER༼🙅
help my balls · 1 year ago
help my nuts are swollen, my balls hurt , is it mumps ?
fugu pfeee · 1 year ago
enda kuchipatara pano hapana chiremba kana n'anga
ini zvangu · 1 year ago
Just cut them off and throw them away, unoita bhoo
ahh please guys · 1 year ago
ple ase help, my tes t i cle is very sore and swollen so big, eish i dont know what to do ,,,,
Tea Inonaka · 1 year ago
Ndakakura zvichinzi maHumunya aya anokonzereswa nekudya chimunya
. · 1 year ago
those who don't no fugu pfee ndiwe aripa pic ndapedza mmamuzivaka😁😁😁
fugu pfeee · 1 year ago
ita mushe, huya ku rally ye zanu pf undione ini fugu pfeee the pfeerorist
1 by 1 · 1 year ago
magwirikwizha kkkk
eish my balls hurt so much · 1 year ago
my bollox are swollen, is it mumps ? pliz help
Konkaring Kongara · 1 year ago
Ummmm,pakaipa. Manje zvatoofamba takatsikirirana mumabhazi ne michovha vamwe vedu vachigoromora kukosora toitasei/ Ini hangu mask ndaakutoisimira kana ndirimo,coz vamwe vedu i dhizasta chairo.
No name · 1 year ago
@ Sly nyora nemutauro wamai mira vanoziva vachakudza kuti unotenga sei?
Sly · 1 year ago
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SC · 1 year ago
okay it's alright
..... · 1 year ago
dai akangobata fyrer nafuguuu pfeeee and anonymous
fugu pfeee · 1 year ago
iwe fullstop na saidi matama amunawo hakusi kusimba uko, mahumunya, endai ku clinic kana kusungirira muguri wechibage muhuro
🙄 · 1 year ago
Since its got a incubation of 25days before its symptoms get exposed zvoreva kuti zviye zvepe tsvodding tsvodding kutomomira until all is under control 🤔
volo · 1 year ago
to prevent mumps try to drink coke
Beebee · 1 year ago
Endai munogeza

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