San Diego State football hit with mumps outbreak before Pac-12 opener
The Aztecs have seen better days with multiple players in this week's availability list.
The San Diego State Aztecs football team is currently facing a mumps outbreak just before their Pac-12 opener against Texas State. The San Diego County Public Health Services has confirmed 14 cases, all of which are limited to the football team. Although the university has not released further details due to privacy laws, a statement from the Athletics representative emphasized compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Aztecs coach Sean Lewis expressed concern over the timing of the outbreak, stating, "The football gods have not really favored us with the injury luck," but assured the team would prepare to continue with the game. Mumps, a viral illness, can potentially lead to permanent deafness if not treated, with symptoms lasting between 12 to 25 days depending on the case's severity. The Aztecs are set to play Texas State on Saturday at 10:30 p.m. ET on CW.
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