Overview
Definition
Viral infection primarily affecting salivary glands.
Epidemiology
Varies globally. Often age and lifestyle dependent.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Paramyxovirus.
Clinical Symptoms
- Parotitis
- fever
- headache.
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- Clinical
- PCR.
Management
- Supportive.
Complications
- Orchitis
- Meningitis.