ID - Mumps

Question 1

What is mumps?

Answer 1

Self-limiting viral infection spread by respiratory droplets

Question 2

What is the incubation period for mumps?

Answer 2

14-25 days

Question 3

How long does mumps last?

Answer 3

1 week usually

Question 4

How much protection does the MMR vaccine offer against mumps?

Answer 4

80%

Question 5

How does mumps present initially?

Answer 5

Prodrome phase
- Occurs a few days before parotid swelling
- Flu-like symptoms

Question 6

How does mumps present after the prodrome phase?

Answer 6

• Parotid gland swelling, unliteral or bilateral
• Fever
• Muscle aches
• Lethargy
• Reduced appetite
• Headache
• Dry mouth

Question 7

What symptoms of mumps complications can a person also present with?

Answer 7

• Abdominal pain (pancreatitis)
• Testicular pain (orchitis)
• Confusion, neck stiffness and headache (meningitis or encephalitis)

Question 8

How is mumps diagnosed?

Answer 8

PCR testing on saliva swab

Blood or saliva can also be tested for antibodies to mumps

Question 9

What must be done for all mumps cases?

Answer 9

Notify Public Health, suspected and confirmed

Question 10

How is mumps managed?

Answer 10

Supportive treatment
- Rest
- Fluids
- Analgesia

Self-limiting condition

Question 11

What are some potential complications of mumps?

Answer 11

Pancreatitis
Orchitis
Meningitis
Sensorineural hearing loss