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Viral mumps: Increasing occurrences in the vaccinated population

Roger K Lau1, Michael D Turner2

  • 1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburg, PA, USA.

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology
|July 22, 2019
PubMed

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Mumps outbreaks are increasing in vaccinated populations, necessitating awareness and updated management strategies for healthcare providers. Dental professionals should recognize this resurgence and refer patients appropriately.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Vaccinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Mumps was a common childhood infectious disease globally, primarily affecting salivary glands.
  • Widespread mumps vaccination since 1967 drastically reduced incidence in the US, mainly affecting unvaccinated individuals.
  • Since the early 2000s, mumps has re-emerged in vaccinated populations, with increasing outbreak frequency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiology of mumps outbreaks in vaccinated populations.
  • To provide an overview of mumps virus, its symptoms, and associated comorbidities.
  • To present updated recommendations for the clinical management of mumps.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical and recent mumps outbreak data.
  • Compilation of information on mumps virus characteristics and clinical presentation.
  • Synthesis of current clinical guidelines and management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Mumps outbreaks are increasingly occurring in populations with high vaccination rates.
  • The article details the resurgence of mumps, including its symptoms and potential complications.
  • New management recommendations are provided for healthcare professionals.

Conclusions:

  • Dental practitioners must be aware of the rising incidence and prevalence of mumps.
  • Early recognition of mumps symptoms is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
  • Appropriate referral pathways are essential for effective patient care in the context of mumps resurgence.

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