Vaccination Against Mumps, Aren’t We Late Already?

Authors

  • Sajal Twanabasu Dhading hospital, Dhadingbesi, Dhading, Nepal
  • Sushan Homagain Dhading hospital, Dhadingbesi, Dhading, Nepal
  • Sucharita Tuladhar Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lagankhel, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Sujina Maskey Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lagankhel, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Ashika Mahaseth Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lagankhel, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Bhusan Kumar Subedi Dhading hospital, Dhadingbesi, Dhading, Nepal
  • Dinesh Regmi Dhading hospital, Dhadingbesi, Dhading, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8731

Keywords:

encephalitis, mumps, Nepal, vaccine, virus

Abstract

Mumps is a highly contagious viral infection caused by paramyxovirus. It usually presents with fever and parotid gland swelling. It may be associated with complications like aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, oophoritis, orchitis, pancreatitis. The incidence of mumps infection is increasing in Nepal. This paper aims to advocate for the introduction of vaccination against mumps in the national immunization schedule.

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Published

2024-07-31

How to Cite

Twanabasu, S., Homagain, S., Tuladhar, S., Maskey, S., Mahaseth, A., Subedi, B. K. ., & Regmi, D. . (2024). Vaccination Against Mumps, Aren’t We Late Already?. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 62(276), 555–557. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8731

Issue

Vol. 62 No. 276 (2024): JNMA: Published Monthly

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