Mumps in children is not all that different from mumps in adults. In fact, the disease is on the decline. This eMedTV article discusses how the disease in children differs from cases in adults, especially with regards to symptoms.
Adult mumps is caused by the mumps virus, and people usually recover without any long-term effects. This eMedTV article discusses the condition in detail, including transmission methods, symptoms, and treatment options.
As this eMedTV article explains, pregnant women and non-pregnant women have the same symptoms of mumps, and pregnancy does not seem to affect the duration or prognosis of the disease. However, women who are pregnant should avoid the mumps vaccine.
No evidence supports a connection between a recent mumps outbreak and airplanes, but if you're concerned, this eMedTV article provides tips that you can use during air travel, such as washing hands frequently.
Doctors are studying recent cases of mumps in Iowa to try and determine the cause. This eMedTV article explores the significance of these cases in detail and also provides lists of statistics on the people affected.
