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FreshSqueeze | Mumps outbreak in South Africa

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The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has confirmed an outbreak of mumps in South Africa. KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Gauteng account for most confirmed cases. Mpho Mashita and Complexion are joined by Dr Angelique Coetzee from the Solidarity Doctors Network about some of the expected symptoms and how transmission works. They also speak to a survivor of mumps, Faith Ndlovu about her experience and how she dealt with them.

17 May 2023 English South Africa Business · Arts

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