Most cited journal articles published in 2022 on mumps

Mumps is a viral infection that primarily affects the parotid glands, which are located near the ears. The infection is spread through respiratory droplets and can also spread through contact with saliva or urine from an infected person. Symptoms of mumps include fever, headache, muscle aches, and swollen and tender parotid glands. Complications from mumps can include deafness, meningitis, and inflammation of the testicles or ovaries.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mumps can be prevented through vaccination with the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. The vaccine is highly effective and has been shown to be safe.

Mumps outbreaks still occur in the United States and other countries, particularly in settings where people are in close proximity, such as schools, dormitories, and camps. However, the number of cases has decreased significantly since the introduction of the vaccine.

In recent years, some studies have shown that vaccine-induced immunity to mumps may wane over time, which may explain the occasional outbreaks in highly vaccinated populations. Research is ongoing to improve the mumps component of the MMR vaccine and to better understand the factors that contribute to the resurgence of mumps in highly vaccinated populations.