Anti-mumps virus activity by extracts of Mimosa pudica, a unique Indian medicinal plant.

ABSTRACT: Mumps is an acute and self-limiting disease characterized by parotitis, however in some cases it leads to aseptic meningitis, deafness, encephalitis and orchitis, which is a serious health concern. MMR vaccination was successful in eradicating the disease however, recent reports question the efficacy of MMR vaccine and countless outbreaks are observed in vaccinated populations throughout the world. Lack of specific treatment methods for mumps infection and inefficiency of MMR vaccine in vaccinated populations accentuates the need for the development of novel drugs to control mumps virus mediated serious infections. It was with this backdrop of information that the anti-mumps virus activity of Mimosa pudica was evaluated. Suspected mumps cases were collected to isolate a standard mumps viru

SUBMITTER: Malayan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3784913 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature