It is a virus and it is contagious.
Most people living in developed countries have been immunized against it (mumps is one of the "M's" in the MMR vaccine) so will have some resistance and probably will not get it even if exposed. While immunization makes catching it less likely it is still possible to get even if you have had the shots. If you have not been immunized or if you have a problem with your immune system then it is highly contagious.
Mumps.
you pronounce the word mumps as : mumps, just as it's spelled.
Mumps is not a STD.
Communicable
Pinsir is catchable in the Safari Zone in R/S/E, and Catchable on G/S/C days when the Bug Contest is available.
all people can get the mumps
the mumps could kill you
No, mumps does not need to be capitalized.
UNFOTUNATELY-Mumps can kill you
Mumps is caused by Mumps virus (MuV).
No. Mumps affects your salivary gland. They are present in both the sexes. Mumps has nothing to do with your sex.
*Mew is not catchable in Pokemon x and y, but you can get him online from wondertrades and such. Mewtwo however, is catchable and you can find him in the cave in pokemon village.