Surge in mumps cases across Indian states - Video
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Overview
In recent months, there has been a surge in mumps cases across several Indian states, including Delhi-NCR, prompting concerns among healthcare professionals. Mumps, a viral infection primarily affecting children and young adults, presents with acute flu-like symptoms and inflammation of the salivary glands.
Common symptoms include fatigue, muscle pain, loss of appetite, headache, fever, and painful swelling in the salivary glands. While most cases resolve within a week without major complications, some individuals may experience prolonged discomfort, including inflammation of the testicles.
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Roshni Dhar, a Mass com graduate with a soft corner for health happenings, joined Medical Dialogues as a news anchor in 2021. Inspired by her mother who is a gynaecologist, she likes to keep herself and the world updated on the occurring in the medical field. She covers various aspects of health news for MDTV at Medical Dialogues. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751