One case of mumps has been confirmed at the University of Kansas, according to the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department.
Officials say that since mid-December the health department has investigated nine individuals at KU who exhibited mump-like symptoms, but the cases were not confirmed by a laboratory test.
Outbreaks of mumps have occurred in many states this year, including Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa and Illinois. The outbreaks have involved many universities.
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Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus and spreads through saliva or mucus from the mouth, nose, or throat, according to the health department.
Common symptoms of mumps:
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Tiredness
- Loss of appetite
- Swollen and tender salivary glands under the ears on one or both sides (parotitis)
- Symptoms typically appear 16-18 days after infection, but this period can range from 12-25 days after infection.
For more information about mumps, visit the CDC’s website.
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