Over 6,000 people nation wide have been reported to have the Mumps. The CDC out of Atlanta says they are concerned. With more, here’s Brad Ferrell.
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Here in Rutherford County, so far there have been no outbreaks reported. WGNS will follow this story and keep you informed.
CDC States:
What are the typical physical findings of mumps infection?
Mumps usually involves pain, tenderness and swelling in one or both parotid salivary glands. Swelling is first visible in front of the lower part of the ear. Swelling than extends downward and forward as fluid builds up in the skin and soft tissue of the face and neck.
Swelling usually peaks in 1-3 days and then subsides during the next week. The swollen tissue pushes the angle of the ear up and out. As swelling worsens, the angle of the jawbone (mandible) below the ear is no longer visible. On palpation, often the jawbone cannot be felt because of swelling of the parotid. One parotid may swell before the other, and in 25% of patients, only one side swells.
Other salivary glands (submandibular and sublingual) under the floor of the mouth also may swell but do so less frequently (10%).
September 15, 2008 at 7:45 pm
I think that their is a outbreak in upstate new york, I am seeing people and friends that look like there jaw bones are hidden by swollen glands like the parotid salivary glands and the other two glands in the face jaw line area they act if it is tender and irritable. I don’t know if it is me but i feel that i am seeing more and more people come down with this systems. For example seeing skinny people with big fat cheeks on their jaw lines and stiffness in the tendons or muscles near the swollen area.