For all you foodies out there (I am one), note that TPH has reported a mumps outbreak, with 9 cases among employees at a popular Toronto restaurant (a favourite amongst Cardiologists!)..
See link for TPH update:
http://www.toronto.ca/health/cdc/communicable_disease_surveillance/monitoring/pdf/mumps_2011.pdf
MUMPS CLINICAL FEATURES:
Signs and Symptoms:
- viral prodrome (myalgias, anorexia, malaise, headache, and fever)
- unilateral or bilateral parotitis
- respiratory symptoms
Complications:
- meningitis,
- encephalitis,
- orchitis,
- oophoritis,
- pancreatitis
- deafness
Transmission:
- direct contact with respiratory droplets or saliva
- incubation period 12 to 26 days
Diagnostic testing:
- virus isolation/detection from buccal or throat swab + urine collection
- serology (IgM and IgG for mumps)
