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[Epidemic parotiditis, a reportable disease].

J C Boverhoff1, J A Baart

  • 1Afdeling Mondziekten, Kaak- en Aangezichtschirurgie van het Vrije Universiteit medisch centrum (VUmc)/Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA). jolandahoff@gmail.com

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Epidemic parotiditis (mumps) can cause acute cheek swelling, even in vaccinated individuals. Prompt diagnosis and reporting are crucial for public health management of this viral infection.

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Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Acute cheek swelling requires excluding odontogenic causes first.
  • Non-dentition-related causes include parotid gland inflammation.
  • Epidemic parotiditis (mumps) is a significant consideration.

Observation:

  • Three consecutive patients presented with acute cheek swelling.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed as epidemic parotiditis.
  • Outbreaks occur in young, vaccinated adults despite vaccination programs.

Findings:

  • Epidemic parotiditis is caused by the mumps virus, transmitted aerogenically.
  • Diagnosis involves oropharyngeal mucus and blood samples.
  • Mumps is part of the combined mumps-measles-rubella vaccine in the Netherlands.

Implications:

  • Despite vaccination, small-scale mumps epidemics persist, particularly in young adults.
  • Mandatory reporting of mumps cases to healthcare services is essential.
  • Understanding transmission dynamics is key for effective public health interventions.