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[Diagnostic image (248). A girl with swollen cheeks]
1p.l.p.brand@isala.nl
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|October 21, 2005
Summary
Mumps can still occur in vaccinated individuals, even after receiving the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. This case highlights the importance of continued surveillance for mumps outbreaks.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Vaccinology
Background:
- The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is a standard immunization recommended in childhood.
- Mumps is a viral illness typically characterized by fever and parotitis (swollen salivary glands).
Observation:
- An 11-year-old girl presented with bilateral parotitis, a hallmark symptom of mumps.
- The patient had a documented history of receiving the MMR vaccine during infancy.
Findings:
- Despite prior MMR vaccination, the patient was diagnosed with mumps.
- This suggests potential vaccine failure or waning immunity in some individuals.
Implications:
- This case underscores the possibility of mumps infection in vaccinated populations.
- It emphasizes the need for ongoing public health monitoring and potential booster strategies.
- Further research into vaccine effectiveness and duration of immunity is warranted.