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Epidemic parotitis because it affects the parotid glands and is contagious and caused epidemics in history.
The scientific name for mumps is Epidemic parotitis. The virus can cause pain, fever and swelling in the salivary glands.
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∙ 13y agoThe scientific name for mumps is epidemic parotitis. It is a contagious viral disease that affects the salivary glands. One possible symptom can be swollen parotid glands, which are salivary glands. These glands are situated between the jaw and ear. By the way I am a doctor :)
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What is the scientific common name for mumps?
The scientific common name for mumps is "epidemic parotitis."
What is the name of th pathogen that causes mumps?
Mumps is caused by Mumps virus (MuV).
What are double mumps?
Double Mumps is the name given when the viral infection causes swelling on both sides of the throat.
What is the name of the vaccine for mumps?
The vaccine has traditionally been given as an MMR (measles, mumps, ruebella) series in infants.
Who Discovered Mumps?
Based on historical accounts, an American pathologist by the name of Ernest William Goodpasture was the one who discovered mumps virus in 1934.Claude D. Johnson and Ernest W. Goodpasture conducted an investigation into the etiology of Mumps and concluded that a virus in saliva caused mumps.
What is another name for rubella?
This is the scientific name. It's common name is German Measles. The name rubella means red as it produces a mild red rash. The virus is dangerous to a fetus. A vaccine is available for it. The vaccine is MMR (containing measles, mumps, rubella vaccines).
Is the mumps known as any other name?
Yes, epidemic parotitis.
Viral disease in which the parotid glands are swollen?
Mumps.
How do you pronounce mumps?
you pronounce the word mumps as : mumps, just as it's spelled.
Is mumps an std?
Mumps is not a STD.
What viral disease got its name from an old word meaning grimace?
Mumps
What people get mumps?
all people can get the mumps
