Publication: Vaccination Against Mumps, Aren’t We Late Already?
Date
2024
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Nepal Medical Association
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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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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