Filatov's disease
Filatov's Disease (pronounced: fi-la-tovz di-zeez) is a medical condition also known as Epidemic Parotitis or more commonly, Mumps. It is named after the Russian pediatrician Dmitri Iosifovich Filatov who made significant contributions to the study of this disease.
Etymology
The term "Filatov's Disease" is derived from the name of the Russian pediatrician Dmitri Iosifovich Filatov. The term "mumps" comes from an old English word 'mump', meaning 'to mumble', which is a reference to the difficulty in speaking that is often experienced by those suffering from this condition.
Definition
Filatov's Disease is a viral disease characterized by the swelling of the parotid glands, which are the major salivary glands located near the ears. The disease is caused by the mumps virus, a member of the Paramyxoviridae family.
Symptoms
The primary symptom of Filatov's Disease is painful swelling of one or both parotid glands. Other symptoms may include fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite. In severe cases, the disease can lead to complications such as orchitis, oophoritis, pancreatitis, and meningitis.
Treatment
There is no specific treatment for Filatov's Disease. Management of the disease focuses on relieving symptoms and preventing complications. Vaccination with the MMR vaccine is the most effective way to prevent the disease.
Related Terms
- Epidemic Parotitis
- Mumps
- Parotid glands
- Paramyxoviridae
- Orchitis
- Oophoritis
- Pancreatitis
- Meningitis
- MMR vaccine
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Filatov's disease
- Wikipedia's article - Filatov's disease
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