(B26.2+) Mumps encephalitis

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131 201 in individuals diagnosis mumps encephalitis confirmed
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1 908 deaths with diagnosis mumps encephalitis
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2% mortality rate associated with the disease mumps encephalitis

Diagnosis mumps encephalitis is diagnosed Men are 52.82% more likely than Women

100 251

Men receive the diagnosis mumps encephalitis

527 (0.5 %)

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Women receive the diagnosis mumps encephalitis

1 381 (4.5 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease mumps encephalitis - Men and Women aged 15-19

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-69, 80-89
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 70-79, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 40-44, 50-54, 60-69, 90-94
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-39, 45-49, 55-59, 70-89, 95+

Disease Features mumps encephalitis

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Mumps encephalitis - what does this mean

Mumps encephalitis is a rare but serious complication of mumps infection, which occurs when the virus spreads to the brain and the tissue surrounding it. it can cause fever, headache, confusion, seizures, and in severe cases, coma and death.

What happens during the disease - mumps encephalitis

Mumps encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by the mumps virus. it is thought to occur when the virus spreads from the saliva glands to the brain through the bloodstream, resulting in an infection that can lead to swelling of the brain and its surrounding tissues. this can cause a range of neurological symptoms, including seizures, confusion, difficulty speaking, and even paralysis. in severe cases, mumps encephalitis can be fatal.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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10 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Mumps encephalitis - Prevention

Mumps encephalitis can be prevented by ensuring that individuals are vaccinated against the mumps virus. the mumps vaccine is highly effective and should be administered to children and adults to protect them from this potentially serious disease.