Mumps is an infection caused by the Mumps virus, which is a member of the Paramyxoviridae family. It has a single strand of RNA and an envelope. Transmission occurs via airborne droplets.
It targets the parotid glands, exocrine glands (such as the sweat glands), meninges (the membranes covering the brain), and gonads. Classically it is characterized by the tender, bilateral inflammatory swelling of the parotid glands; other signs include fever and malaise. Mumps can also lead to complications such as:-
The Mumps virus has a single serotype and infection leads to lifelong immunity, although many people mistakenly believe otherwise.
Classically, in the parotid glands, and sometimes in the ovaries or testicles.
Mumps is, among other symptoms, inflammation of the parotid glands. These salivary glands are found on either cheek.
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The largest producers of saliva are the parotid glands. Saliva from the parotid glands pass along parotid ducts into your mouth.
Mumps is an infection one or both parotid glands (It is caused by Rubulavirus)
The salivary gland located anterior to the ear is the Parotid Gland.The parotid glands
No. Mumps usually affect the parotid glands.
PAROTID GLAND secretes saliva into the oral cavity through parotid duct which opens at the level of upper second molar.
The largest salivary gland is parotid
Sullenness; silent displeasure; the sulks., A specific infectious febrile disorder characterized by a nonsuppurative inflammation of the parotid glands; epidemic or infectious parotitis.
Sullenness; silent displeasure; the sulks., A specific infectious febrile disorder characterized by a nonsuppurative inflammation of the parotid glands; epidemic or infectious parotitis.
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