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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

Resurgence of mumps in Gujarat: Diagnostic insights, breakthrough infections, and immunization gaps

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Cross-sectional study evaluates diagnostic methods and identifies breakthrough infections in mumps cases, highlighting vaccination coverage issues.

Mumps diagnosis confirmed in 89.58% of suspected cases using RT-PCR and IgM ELISA.
Over 60% of patients were unvaccinated, highlighting significant immunization gaps.
Breakthrough infections were identified in both a child and an adult, underscoring vaccination effectiveness concerns.
RT-PCR on buccal swabs demonstrated superior sensitivity for mumps diagnosis compared to urine samples.

Chaudhary et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study evaluates diagnostic methods and identifies breakthrough infections in mumps cases, highlighting vaccination coverage issues.