Question 1

how do you catch the mumps?

Accepted Answer

Air born: Person suffering from mumps can spread infections thru droplets.

Question 2

can you catch mumps if you have been fully vaccinated? what is the likely hood?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it depends: The mumps vaccine isn't all that effective; after a single dose about 75% of people are protected; after a second dose about 85% are protected. But this does not mean there is a 15% chance of getting mumps as one first has to be exposed which is unlikely. But even if one gets mumps it's generally a mild, benign self-limited illness. Women who have had mumps have a lower risk of ovarian cancer!

Question 3

i get mumps 6 years ago. i have swallowed tender and painful parotid gland on right side now. and alao i feel catching cold. is it mumps again?

Accepted Answer

Parotitis: Mumps rarely occurs twice.  More likely to have parotitis due to another virus or bacteria. Also a stone in the parotid gland can cause inflammation and swelling. Follow up with doctor for definitive diagnosis and care.

Question 4

how should i treat mumps?

Accepted Answer

Nothing much: Since mumps is a viral infection, no effective treatment is available.  Fortunately, mumps vaccine is very effective even if long-term protection requires two doses of vaccine, typically given at 1 and 4 years of age.  Mumps used to be a leading cause of viral meningitis 
and orchitis(inflammation of testicle) until universal vaccination against mumps was instituted.

Question 5

have mumps been eradicated?

Accepted Answer

No: Mumps outbreaks still occur, occurring primarily in those who have not had the full series of vaccinations against it.  In addition to tender swelling of the parotid salivary glands, it has a number of serious possible complications including male sterility, arthritis, encephalitis, meningitis, pancreatitis, and heart failure.  It is well worth being vaccinated against it.

Question 6

how could you cure a mumps?

Accepted Answer

Let me advise you: Because mumps is caused by a virus, antibiotics aren't effective. Like most viral illnesses, a mumps infection must simply run its course. Fortunately, most children and adults recover from an uncomplicated case of mumps within about two weeks.
Good luck.

Question 7

how is the mumps transmitted?

Accepted Answer

Read belw please.: Mumps is spread by droplets of saliva or mucus from the mouth, nose, or throat of an infected person, usually when the person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Items used by an infected person, such as soft drink cans or eating utensils, can also be contaminated with the virus, which may spread to others if those items are shared. In addition, the virus may spread when someone with mumps touches items.

Question 8

will you get mumps at any age?

Accepted Answer

You Can: You sure can. Even immunized people will have the immunity wear off sometimes.But immunization is still the best prevention.

Question 9

any old remedies for the mumps?

Accepted Answer

Vaccinate: The real remedy is to not get the disease at all. The vaccine can prevent one from getting mumps and is quite effective and safe.

Question 10

help. what can i do to cure mumps?

Accepted Answer

Comfort measures: Mumps is a viral infection that must run it's course. Keeping comfortable, staying well hydrated and consuming enough food to heal are the basics.You must be aware of the many systems involved and their symptoms.Headaches, facial swelling, a mono like lethargy are all  possible.Older males can develop testicular swelling and pain. In time it will pass.

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