Information about Abu Kaab's disease
Abu Kaab's disease usually affects children, but everyone is vulnerable to it. What are its causes and symptoms? And how is it treated? Is it possible to prevent Abu Kaab disease?
Abu Kaab's disease, known as mumps, is a viral infection that may affect any organ of the body, but mainly affects the parotid salivary glands.
Abu Kaab's disease: causes
The Abu Kaab virus is easily transmitted between people, as it can catch the virus from mucus or saliva by breathing the spray from an infected person, or by using its tools.
The period of infection extends from the two days prior to the onset of symptoms to the five days after the onset of symptoms.
Abu Kaab's disease: infection factors
There are some factors that increase the possibility of developing Abu Kaab disease, including:
Not taking vaccinations, and exposure to infected people.
Children between the ages of two to twelve years.
The disease may spread in winter and spring.
Travel to high-risk areas, where vaccination is not widespread.
Low immunity, due to some diseases such as AIDS, or medications such as steroids
Abu Kaab's disease: symptoms
The incubation period of the Abu Kaab virus virus, the period during which the virus stays in the body without symptoms, ranges between fourteen days and eighteen days. Abu Kaab's disease is characterized by symptoms, including:
High temperature.
Muscle fatigue and exhaustion.
Anorexia.
Swelling and pain in the parotid glands gradually appear.
Orchitis in males.
It is worth noting that the affected person may not show any of the mentioned symptoms, and in some cases the symptoms may be similar to the symptoms of other diseases, such as obstruction of the salivary glands.
You should see a doctor immediately after symptoms appear, or when contact with people with Abu Kaab disease.
Abu Kaab's disease: treatment
There is no cure for Abu Kaab disease, and symptoms and virus usually disappear within two weeks. But there are some measures that can be taken to relieve symptoms and reduce infection, including:
Isolation and avoid contact with others.
take some rest.
Drink plenty of fluids and eat easy-to-chew foods, such as milk and soup.
Avoid acidic foods and drinks.
Take pain relievers like paracetamol and ibuprofen to reduce fever.
Use a cold or warm compress to soothe the parotid glands.
Apply cool compresses to relieve testicle pain.
Abu Kaab's disease: complications
The complications of Abu Kaab disease are rare, but they are dangerous in the absence of treatment. We mention them:
Orchitis, which in rare cases may lead to infertility.
Ovarian inflammation, which causes pain and swelling, but is often harmless.
Increased risk of miscarriage in case of Abu Kaab disease during pregnancy.
Meningitis and encephalitis.
Pancreatitis, but it is a temporary condition.
Hearing loss, as in some rare cases the disease may cause damage to the earache
