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Mumps: Key Facts and Management%u2022ParamyxovirusCausative Agent:%u2022Contagious and infectious%u2022Close contact (e.g., droplets of saliva)Transmission:%u2022Bilateral parotitis%u2022Pain and tender swelling at jaw angles (periauricular)%u2022Swelling of parotid salivary gland%u2022Fever%u2022Dry mouth (due to salivary gland blockage)%u2022Difficulty opening mouth or talking (due to swelling)%u2022Orchitis (4-5 days post parotitis, not always present)%u2022Severe testicular pain%u2022Swollen edematous scrotum%u2022Impalpable testes%u2022Risk of sterility in malesClinical Features:%u2022Symptomatic relief only (paracetamol or ibuprofen)%u2022ReassuranceTreatment:
