Data Report
Other Viruses => Virus Outbreaks => Topic started by: Steve on February 21, 2024, 03:01:05 pm
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SUMMARY - The state of Kerala (in the country of India) is now reporting over 11,000 cases of mumps in the first two months of 2024. The state has also recorded an one-day record of 190 new cases on March 10th, prompting state authorities to notify the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
LINK - https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/india/kerala-mumps-outbreak-2-500-cases-reported-in-march/story (https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/india/kerala-mumps-outbreak-2-500-cases-reported-in-march/story)
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SUMMARY - Over 6,000 cases of mumps has been reported in India, primarily in the state of Kerala. Although mumps has a low mortality rate, it can cause other complications, such as pancreatitis & epilepsy. A possible cause for the increase in cases is that mumps is no longer considered a priority to vaccinate against for the public sector health care, instead concentrating on measles.
NOTE - The title has been changed from "Mumps - India - 6,000+ cases reported in Kerala" to better reflect current events.
LINK - https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-reports-huge-mumps-outbreaks-over-6000-cases-reported-this-year-so-far/article67870530.ece (https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-reports-huge-mumps-outbreaks-over-6000-cases-reported-this-year-so-far/article67870530.ece)