1 Typically, the cost of basement excavation will vary depending on the location and basement size. 2  The average cost of basement excavation on an existing home is around $10 to $20 per square foot for excavating or extending a basement in a new home.
Because mumps is caused by a virus, antibiotics aren't effective. Fortunately, most children and adults recover from an uncomplicated case of mumps within about two weeks. As a general rule, you're no longer considered contagious and may safely return to work or school one week after a diagnosis of mumps. 1  Tests and diagnosis. 2  Prevention.
Two doses of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine are highly effective in preventing mumps, but effectiveness decreases over time, according to the CDC. People in close contact settings are especially vulnerable, and there has been an increase in cases and outbreaks since 2006.