WHAT IS

Mumps is a contagious
MUMPS? disease that is caused by a
virus. It typically starts with
a few days of fever,
headache, muscle aches,
tiredness, and loss of
appetite.
 PATHOGEN OF MUMPS
Mumps is a viral
illness caused by a
Paramyxovirus, a
member of the
Rubulavirus family.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MUMPS
(IN ADULTS)
• Mumps is contagious illness caused by a virus
• A person can spread mumps by coughing,
sneezing, or talking
• Symptoms include swollen, sore glands in the
front of the neck or in front of the ears, trouble
chewing, fever, headache, and testicle pain and
tenderness
 The Most Common Symptoms of Mumps
in Child Include:
pain and swelling in the Muscle aches
salivary glands, especially in
the jaw area
Earache

trouble talking
Loss of appetite
and chewing

Headache
Tiredness
 TREATMENT
• Pain relievers that we can get without a
prescription such as Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB,
others) and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others)
• A cold or warm cloth for swollen salivary glands
• A cloth or ice pack for swollen
testicles
• Drinking plenty of fluids
• Rest
The average incubation for mumps is 16 to 18 DAYS,
with a range of 12 to 25 DAYS