Can adults get mumps?

Adults can also get mumps, and the symptoms of mumps in adults are usually more severe than in children. Since mumps is an acute respiratory infection, it is important to isolate the patient and actively treat the symptoms to control the disease, relieve the symptoms, avoid complications, and obtain a longer-lasting immunity after the disease. Patients should rest in bed during the period of illness, eat fluids and drink more water, do not drink acidic beverages. At the same time to strengthen the patient’s oral care, rinse the mouth with saline after meals, to keep the mouth clean, do not let the patient stay up late, to ensure adequate sleep, do not carry out strenuous exercise during the disease.