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generally no, as if a healthy body is exposed to a virus, it will create an antibody, which will prevent the body from catching it again. But in some cases you can get it twice.
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∙ 8y agoYes, it does happen at times.
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Is mumps fatal if you catch it twice?
No. There is a medication for mumps.
How a person gets infects with the parasites of mumps?
Mumps is spread through contact with nose and throat secretions of infected people and in airborne droplets released when an infected person sneezes or coughs. A person with mumps can infect others for several days before and after he or she develops symptoms. The disease spreads easily in areas where infants and children gather, for example in health centers and schools.
What is the location of mumps?
The mumps infect the parotid salivary glands. These are located right below the ear. People with the infection are said to look like chipmunks.
What disease does mumps cause?
Mumps (epidemic parotitis) is a viral disease caused by the mumps virus. It is a contagious disease that is spread from person to person through contact with respiratory secretions such as saliva from an infected person. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the droplets aerosolize and can enter the eyes, nose, or mouth of another person. Mumps can also be spread by sharing food and drinks. The virus can also survive on surfaces and then be spread after contact in a similar manner.
Where does mumps spread or how do you get?
im wondering if you can get the mumps from kissing a healthy person xD
How mumps are transmitted?
Mumps is transmitted by direct contact with saliva from the mouth and discharge from the nose and throat of infected person.
If boyfriend has the mumps can you also be infected?
yes, the mumps are contagious;contagious means it can be passed on from one person to another.
How long is a person with mumps contagious?
A person infected with mumps can spread the virus to a non-infected person from approximately 3 days before symptoms appear, to 5 days after swelling of the salivary glands.
How is mumps diagnosed?
i dont know i am trying to find out
When a person has mumps which salivary glands are affected?
Usually in the parotid gland.
A person who has recovered from mumps is protected from contracting the disease by?
Active immunity.
Why do fewer people get chickenpox now?
It is becoming less common as more and more people have already had it, therefore making it die down a little as it is rare for chicken pox to infect the same person twice
