*MUMPS
*Infectious parotitis

Practice / Additional Precautions:
DROPLET
Mode of Transmission:
Droplet
Direct and indirect contact
Infectious Material:
Respiratory secretions
Duration of Additional Precautions:
5 days after onset of swelling
Signs & Symptoms:
Fever and swelling of the salivary glands (parotid glands), headaches and muscle aches
Comments:
  • Only staff immune to mumps should enter room
  • Notify infection control
* Reportable Disease