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Mumps is still common in many parts of the world. But what is the mumps? And what parts of the body can it affect? Basic facts on mumps here....

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December 9th, 2006

This is about my 8 mth old son. He was in contact with a child on Sunday, who became symptomatic of mumps on the following Saturday. How likely is he to get the disease? Also if he comes into contact with others who have been in contact with the sick child, will he still be at risk even if the others have had mumps before and are not sick themselves?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov

replied August 8th, 2007

Measles and Mumps Answer A1959

Mumps is very contagious disease. If a person hasnât been vaccinated against mumps or has never overcome mumps in the past, that person may get sick if s/he comes into contact with an infected person. Coming into contact with persons who had mumps in the past, however, is not a risk factor for getting mumps.

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