Such a name for the disease as epidemiological parotitis is practically not used in everyday life. His parents know him as "mumps", and doctors often use this term. Mumps has a viral epidemiology caused by paramyxovirus. Infection occurs, as a rule, by airborne droplets. The incubation period lasts from 10 to 20 days.
Mumps. Symptoms of the disease
Mumps refers to childhood diseases. Mostly unvaccinated children of preschool and school age suffer from this disease. Children of both sexes can get sick. But in boys, especially during puberty, this disease is somewhat more difficult, and the consequences can be much more serious. It should be noted that such an ailment as mumps may have absolutely no symptoms, and in 40% of cases this happens. Therefore, often a person himself without suspecting it becomes a source of infection for others. Nevertheless, let's take a closer look at epidemiological parotitis, the symptoms of which will be described below. The surest sign that a child has mumps is an increasesalivary parotid and submandibular glands. This swelling builds up over several days and then subsides. The child experiences pain when swallowing, sometimes the temperature rises. Parotitis usually resolves quite easily and, as a rule, does not need treatment. To relieve pain, analgesics are usually prescribed, which are sold in pharmacies without a prescription. Liquid food is also recommended during this period, because it hurts the child to chew. Vaccination is the only preventive measure. The mumps vaccine is given for the first time at the age of one and repeated after 4-6 years. As mentioned above, this disease is more dangerous for boys. Since with parotitis, any glands of the body, in particular the testicles, can become inflamed, which can lead to infertility. Therefore, parents should be more attentive to the course of the disease.
Rubella. Symptoms and treatment
Rubella, like mumps, is of viral origin. The causative agent is an RNA genomic virus that quickly dies at high temperatures, as well as under ultraviolet rays. The disease is transmitted by airborne droplets. The incubation period lasts up to 20 days. The main symptom of the disease can be attributed to red rashes on the body, swollen lymph nodes. In some cases, an increase in temperature is possible. Rubella is classified as a mild disease, but this statement is true only for children. Adults suffer this disease much harder. The disease is especially dangerous for pregnant women. Often in women who have been ill during the periodgestation with rubella, children are born with various deformities and pathologies. Therefore, it is necessary to be vaccinated against this disease in time. Rubella usually does not require treatment. It is possible to prescribe analgesics at elevated temperature.
Once again about prevention
In this article we have considered such diseases as rubella, mumps. Although they are not dangerous, it is worth remembering that complications after them can still be serious. This is especially true of such an ailment as mumps, the symptoms of which are sometimes difficult to recognize. Once again, it is worth noting that vaccinations are the only way to prevent. Don't forget about it and stay he althy!
