Mumps: Resurgence of a once-dormant disease.

Authors

Alanna Balbi BSFollow
Amanda A. Van Sant, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Eric W. Bean DO, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Jeanne L. Jacoby MD, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow

Publication/Presentation Date

4-10-2018

Abstract

Mumps is a systemic viral illness, preventable by vaccination, that typically affects children and is characterized by unilateral or bilateral swelling of the parotid glands. Uncommon complications such as orchitis, oophoritis, deafness, pancreatitis, aseptic meningitis, and encephalitis occur more often in adults. Recent outbreaks of the disease appear to be caused by a failure to maintain herd immunity in certain populations, particularly in affluent white communities. This article reviews the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and potential complications in patients with mumps.

Volume

31

Issue

5

First Page

19

Last Page

22

ISSN

1547-1896

Published In/Presented At

Balbi, A. M., Van Sant, A. A., Bean, E. W., & Jacoby, J. L. (2018). Mumps: Resurgence of a once-dormant disease. JAAPA: Official Journal Of The American Academy Of Physician Assistants, 31(5):19-22. doi:10.1097/01.JAA.0000532112.90755.41

Disciplines

Emergency Medicine

PubMedID

29642091

Department(s)

Department of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty

Document Type

Article