This virus only infects human beings, and it spreads the disease, from one person to another by means of sneezing or coughing. This type of virus resides in the mucus of the nose and throat. When the person sneezes or coughs, the virus may fall on hands or be breathed in by another person. The virus gets multiplied within the body, once a person gets infected. The incubation period ranges from 12 and 25 days. So let us see some of the symptoms of mumps in adults.
Symptoms of mumps in adults
The symptoms usually appear between 12-25 days after a person has been exposed to the virus. However, there are 30-40% of the cases that may be asymptomatic and 50% are associated with non-specific respiratory symptoms.
The most common symptoms of mumps in adults are:
Swelling of parotid gland which is located in front of the ear
Fever
Headache
Sore throat
Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Stiffness in neck
Pain in the ears
Abdominal pain
Pain in the mouth while chewing and talking
Tenderness the salivary glands close to the jaw
Diagnosis of mumps
Mumps in adults is usually diagnosed based on the symptoms as well as some of the blood tests. A physical examination is also done for the confirmation of the disease. In rare cases, laboratory tests are perform for the diagnosis of mumps. The virus itself is found at any place in the world; as a result, this disease is not even endemic. The mumps virus is also known as the RNA virus, or ribonucleic acid virus, as it belongs to the family paramyxovirus. This virus is present all around in our environment. Children are mostly prone to this virus as compared to the adults, since their immune system is weaker. These viruses are present in the throat, mucus, and nose of an infected person. When a person sneezes, or coughs, the virus gets transmitted to the other person. The droplets of saliva that spray in the air can cause the virus to spread.
Complications of mumps
There are some of the complications associated with mumps, which include:
Orchitis- It is an inflammatory condition that causes swelling of one or both testicles and it is very painful. It rarely leads to sterility.
Meningitis- It is another inflammation of the membranes that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. It is also rare in nature but can lead to life threatening.
Encephalitis- It is an inflammation of the brain, which is caused by a viral infection. It is a serious complication and can lead to life threatening condition.
Pancreatitis- It is a complication of the mumps that causes swelling of the pancreas.
Loss of hearing- It is a rare complication of mumps and can cause deafness to both the ears.
Prevention of mumps
is necessary. So it is important to have vaccination against mumps. The symptoms of mumps in adult can also be treated by taking some painkillers, which would normally ease the headache. It is also recommended to drink sufficient water, as it would stop you from being dehydrated.
Symptoms of mumps in adults
The symptoms usually appear between 12-25 days after a person has been exposed to the virus. However, there are 30-40% of the cases that may be asymptomatic and 50% are associated with non-specific respiratory symptoms.
The most common symptoms of mumps in adults are:
Swelling of parotid gland which is located in front of the ear
Fever
Headache
Sore throat
Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Stiffness in neck
Pain in the ears
Abdominal pain
Pain in the mouth while chewing and talking
Tenderness the salivary glands close to the jaw
Diagnosis of mumps
Mumps in adults is usually diagnosed based on the symptoms as well as some of the blood tests. A physical examination is also done for the confirmation of the disease. In rare cases, laboratory tests are perform for the diagnosis of mumps. The virus itself is found at any place in the world; as a result, this disease is not even endemic. The mumps virus is also known as the RNA virus, or ribonucleic acid virus, as it belongs to the family paramyxovirus. This virus is present all around in our environment. Children are mostly prone to this virus as compared to the adults, since their immune system is weaker. These viruses are present in the throat, mucus, and nose of an infected person. When a person sneezes, or coughs, the virus gets transmitted to the other person. The droplets of saliva that spray in the air can cause the virus to spread.
Complications of mumps
There are some of the complications associated with mumps, which include:
Orchitis- It is an inflammatory condition that causes swelling of one or both testicles and it is very painful. It rarely leads to sterility.
Meningitis- It is another inflammation of the membranes that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. It is also rare in nature but can lead to life threatening.
Encephalitis- It is an inflammation of the brain, which is caused by a viral infection. It is a serious complication and can lead to life threatening condition.
Pancreatitis- It is a complication of the mumps that causes swelling of the pancreas.
Loss of hearing- It is a rare complication of mumps and can cause deafness to both the ears.
Prevention of mumps
is necessary. So it is important to have vaccination against mumps. The symptoms of mumps in adult can also be treated by taking some painkillers, which would normally ease the headache. It is also recommended to drink sufficient water, as it would stop you from being dehydrated.
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