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Mumps in a 27-year-old man.

Authors :
Wiggers, J. Brad
Chan, Tiffany
Gold, Wayne L.
MacFadden, Derek R.
Source :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ); 4/18/2017, Vol. 189 Issue 15, pE569-E571, 3p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article discusses the case study of a 27-year-old previously healthy man with mumps. The patient was admitted to the hospital with a two-day history of fever and right-sided scrotal swelling. He was in a monogamous relationship with a male partner and records of his childhood vaccinations included immunization against measles-mumps-rubella (MMR).

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
189
Issue :
15
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
122474495
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.161347