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Indian Journal of Pediatrics

16-04-2024 | Mumps | Scientific Letter

Acute Myositis Temporally Associated with Mumps

Authors: Niranjan Kamble, Vikram S. Kumar, Darshan Rajatadri Rangaswamy, Kiran Kavatagi

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics

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To the Editor: Mumps is an acute viral illness caused by a paramyxovirus. It typically presents as parotitis [1]. Infective myositis is a self-limiting condition in children caused by recent viral infections, influenza viruses being a common cause [2]. …
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Metadata
Title
Acute Myositis Temporally Associated with Mumps
Authors
Niranjan Kamble
Vikram S. Kumar
Darshan Rajatadri Rangaswamy
Kiran Kavatagi
Publication date
16-04-2024
Publisher
Springer India
Keyword
Mumps
Published in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-024-05122-0