Question 1

is mumps contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The mumps virus is contagious to unimmunized people. The disease is not curable currently with any drug and has potentially serious complications such as encephalitis and orchitis.

Question 2

is mumps contagious , am on third day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Individuals with mumps can transmit the virus over 3 weeks from the start of parotid swelling.

Question 3

after the symptoms of mumps go away, how long do you remain contagious?

Accepted Answer

According to CDC...: According to the centers for disease control, people with mumps are considered most contagious a few days before symptoms occur until 5 days after the onset of inflammation and swelling of the parotid (mumps) glands. Therefore the cdc recommends isolating mumps patients for 5 days after their glands begin to swell.

Question 4

can you please discuss the contagious period for mumps?

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1-2 days before: Onset of swelling glands to 5 days after...

Question 5

someone i know has mumps. i'm vaccinated, but likely harboring the virus. this person was diagnosed 2 days ago and is recovered now. how long am i going to be considered contagious?

Accepted Answer

: You neither acquire or harbor the virus unless your vaccination failed.

Question 6

does the mumps infection contageous?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is one of the common infections in childhood.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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