Expert flags rising 'mumps cases' in Hyderabad’s Old City

A city-based senior paediatrician has voiced concern over the increasing instances of mumps in the city, particularly in the Old City areas. Dr Arif Aziz Nathani on Friday emphasised the crucial need for timely vaccination of children to mitigate the spread of the disease.

He highlighted the concerning trend, noting, “Mumps cases are on the rise, especially among children who missed the Measles,



Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination. Notably, a significant number of cases are being reported from the Old City.”

He described the current surge in mumps as an epidemic, with his clinic attending 10 to 20 patients daily.Mumps is a contagious viral infection known for causing swelling of the salivary glands, lasting 7 to 10 days, accompanied by symptoms such as fever and difficulty swallowing.