How can mumps in teenagers be cured?

What Is Mumps? Mumps is a disease caused by a virus. It usually spreads through saliva (spit). It can infect many parts of the body, especially the parotid salivary glands. These glands, which make saliva for the mouth, are toward the back of each cheek, in the area between the ear and jaw. read more

Mumps was common until the mumps vaccine came out in 1967. read more

After 1 to 2 weeks, mumps symptoms have usually faded. During this time, treatment for mumps is supportive, meaning the symptoms and possible complications of mumps are treated. In most cases, there are no long-term effects from mumps. However, in rare cases, severe complications can occur, including deafness. read more