What's with this Mumps outbreak? Anybody have it yet? How do we prevent it?
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The jury is still out on this one.  It is the same disease you remember from the 50's, and while it has been controlled, it still existed in smaller numbers.  This outbreak is mostly in the college population and could indicate a need to get a booster immunization.  Time will tell.
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Most people keep their MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccinations up to date, and so don't acquire german measles. (at least in the US). However, since it is a viral illness, there is not much she can do. Colloidal oatmeal baths may help reduce the itching. They are usually available in pharmacies in pre-packaged form. (Aveeno makes one that is very nice).\nIf it's been awhile since you've been vaccinated for this, you need to make sure your titer levels are up, or you could catch it from your mom. Measles is heartbreaking to pregnant women, as it can result in fetal malformations or spontaneous abortion.
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sounds like strep...but he should go in for a throat culture to make sure its not a different bacteria than streptococus. doesn't sound like the mumps. if he doesn't want to get the throat culture, you can usually cal your physician and ask them to prescribe ammoxacillin to your husband without having to go into the doctors office because amoxacillin is a broad spectrum antibiotic meaning it will kill a broad range of different bacteria. if he gets a throat culture done and is positive for strep, ask your doctor for zythromax also known as a "z-pack" it's a strep specific antibiotic with will usually cure the infection in 4 days time with only having to take 5 pills (2 pills on day one and 1 pill each of the 3 other days) as oppised to having to take 2 weeks worth of amoxacillin 3 times a day.
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sweet echinacea, vitamin C pills, any homeopathic sore throat sprays, NyQuil, and force him to drink water no matter how bad it hurts. I got over my mono this week. I only missed 4 days of work. I got it Sunday 19th and and now I just have a minor sore throat. I also cannot stop yawning, don't know if that has anything to do though. Also make sure he tries to get better. Letting him rest doesn't mean let him sleep all day. Let him get up, watch a movie, walk around the house, do stuff he would normally do with free time. I think that helped me.
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I think that there was a common vaccine given to kids at their school for mumps,rubeola and chicken pox.After that time the powers that be decided it was basically eraticated at large and they changed it to be done elsewhere to the parents choosing. So, if you are going to be exposed now-you must show your own proof that you had your shots.
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Could be a number of things. Many viruses can cause this type of reaction but most likely its an allergic reaction to something in her environment.  Have your recently purchased a new type of laundry detergent, body wash, or any other product that might come in contact with the skin? if so you could try switching and see if this helps.  Has your wife bought any clothing lately and worn them without washing them first? Many people are sensitive to the dies and other chemicals that might be on new unlaundered garments especially blue jeans.  Look at what you have consumed within the last week and see if their is anything out of the routine that she has eaten.  all in all I would suggest having your family doctor check it out especially if she is pregnant or expecting.
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Sounds like some kind of infection. Hope everything turns out ok.
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Wow, I had exactly the same thing several weeks ago: came down with pneumonia in the matter of hours. My doctor couldn't really explain how I got it, but mentioned weakened immune system. Which is caused by what?... Numerous factors, but in my case, I suspect, severe stress (personal matters) was a trigger. I guess, just think what changed in your life before you got it... Get well soon! ;)
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Well. I was Diagnosed with acute sinusitus and they gave me the 5 day anti-biotic along with a cough suppressant and a decongestant.  I first got the infection in January.  It felt like it was starting to go away, but it came right back.  It's June and I still have it.  I just want it to go away!!
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WELL AM AN INDIAN IN CHINA where this 1st struck but not in all provinces in china.but these people say they hav a way to avoid this. not exactly sure,i will ask the senior doctors an let know if atall.i am a student of meedicine
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I was always told that it was the 1st sign of gengivitis. Try using a small amount of peroxide mixed with your mouthwash. It will bubble up (naturally) but it will help.
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Mumps or parotitis is an inflammation of the parotid glands (one of the major salivary glands) in which in a small percentage there is also testicular inflammation or orchitis. Usually this affects only one side as in your case but this can lead to infertility if both are affected. However as you describe it, the unaffected side may be partially undescended if it goes back inside your body. i suggest you go see a doctor.
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Mumps is a human disease (human reservoir). While persons with asymptomatic or nonclassical infection can transmit the virus, no carrier state is known to exist. Transmission of mumps occurs through airborne transmission or direct contact with infected droplet nuclei or saliva.  \n\nMumps contagiousness is similar to that of influenza and rubella, but less than that for measles or chickenpox. The infectious period is considered to be from 3 days before to the 4th day of active disease; virus has been isolated from saliva 7 days before to 9 days after onset of parotitis. Mumps incidence peaks predominantly in winter-spring, but the disease is endemic year-round.
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That makes no sense - Most people get Mumps vaccinations when they are young.\n\nThe bird flu (and other types of flu) can mutate, so Flu Vaccines aren't as effective.
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is there any possible way that you could be getting ahold of something you're allergic to?  swelling of the throat is a very dangerous condition.  and is most times caused by something you're allergic to.  also, swelling of the throat can be caused by undiagnosed acid reflux disease.  your esophagus can become inflamed from damage caused by the acid coming up in your throat.\nI don't mean to bother you, but how much faster is the problem progressing from the time you first noticed it?  is it getting worse by the week?  day?  hour?  minute?  I'm just wondering because if it's getting worse by the hour or minute, you need to get to a hospital asap.  have you noticed any swelling in your tongue?  and when is your scan scheduled?\nIf you want to write back we're all here for you.  and will try to help.
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