A case of mumps presenting as severe pneumonia with acute respiratory distress syndrome
The mumps virus causes an acute viral syndrome which is generally a self-limiting condition. It primarily affects the children. The majority of cases present with parotid swelling which is usually followed by complete recovery. Symptomatic infection is typically more severe in adults than in childre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher
2020-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Respiratory Care |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijrconline.org/article.asp?issn=2277-9019;year=2020;volume=9;issue=2;spage=227;epage=229;aulast=Sharma |