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How can i treat mumps?
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Mumps: Mumps is a viral illness that takes its course. Treatment is symptomatic like using fever reducers and anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen for pain/inflammation.
Answered 3/17/2020
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Cannot: Mumps is caused by a virus for which we do not yet have an effective and safe antiviral. It is managed by controlling symptoms and being alert for potential complications and managing these appropriately.
Answered 10/18/2016
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