Role of laboratory in rapid diagnosis of atypical mumps

Vandana, K.E.; Arunkumar, G.; Bairy, Indira

doi:10.1016/S1413-8670(10)70040-4

The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases

ISSN: 1413-8670

The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases is the official publication of the Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases (SBI). It aims to publish relevant articles in the broadest sense on all aspects of microbiology, infectious diseases and immune response to infectious agents.
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Fairly large number of mumps virus infections present atypically without parotitis leading to delay in diagnosis and increased morbidity. Awareness of such presentations and inclusion of serological test for detecting IgM-specific antibodies could help in solving diagnostic dilemma, especially in unvaccinated individuals from developing countries.

Keywords:

mumps

atypical presentations

IgM

indirect immunofluorescence assay

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