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DEFINITION
• A Disease is an Abnormality of the Body or Mind.
It causes Discomfort Dysfunction or Death.
It includes and Disorders, Disablities and Injuries
WAYS OF TRANSMISSION
• By variety of mechanisms. e.g. Aerosols.
• By bites of insects.• From contaminated water or Food.
MUMPS• It is a viral disease.• caused by paramyxovirus.• unvaccinated children are commonly
infected.
TREATMENT
• Warm, salt water goggles.
• Soft foods may be taken.
• Avoidance of Fruit Juice and
• Acidic Foods.
PREVENTIONImmunization of Mums vaccine.
Tail piece:
The “WHO” launches various programmes to create awareness about Mumps vaccines.
SYMPTOMS
• Prolonged cough.
• Chest pain.
• Coughing up Blood.
• Fever.
• Appetite Loss.
• Weight Loss.
TRANSMISSION.
• By Aerosols droplets when we cough,
• sneeze, speak or spit.
DIAGNOSIS
• Physical Examinations
• chest x-ray
• Blood Test.