Paediatrics » Infections

Mumps

Mumps is a systemic disease caused by the mumps virus, a Paramyxovirus. The classic illness of mumps consists of swelling of the parotid gland (i.e. parotitis, parotiditis). Systemic symptoms include low-grade fever, headache, malaise, anorexia, and abdominal pain. Unilateral swelling usually occurs first, followed by bilateral parotid involvement. Occasionally, simultaneous involvement of both parotid glands occurs. Approximately one-third of postpubertal male patients develop unilateral orchitis. Central nervous system involvement with mumps is not uncommon, and more often it occurs as meningitis rather than true encephalitis. Administration of the live mumps virus vaccine is recommended at any age on or after the first birthday for all susceptible persons, unless a contraindication exists.

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