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Where does mumps affect?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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Your salivary glands (jaws) swell up and for men your testicles swell up and then shrink and they stay that way for the rest of your life!

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What organs do mumps affect?

The mumps affect your lymphnodes. They will become inflammed.


How does mumps affect the environment?

I don't think it does....


What is the difference between measles and mumps?

Measles and mumps are caused by two different viruses and usually affect different organs. Measles usually show with a skin rash while mumps affect the salivary glands near the ear. It can also affect the testicles.


Which gland is affected when a patient has been diagnosed with the mumps?

Mumps affect the parotid gland .


How does mumps affect the family?

because yuu touch each other. and then it passes on.


Could measles make your parotid glands swell?

No. Mumps usually affect the parotid glands.


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 are the chances of catching mumps even if you have been vaccinated?

It's not likely to get mumps after being immunized. However, you and your twin were likely immunized at the same time, and it's possible that whatever mechanism allowed him to get mumps in spite of immunization could also affect you. Ask your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.


Why are mumps dangerous for boys?

One of the things that mumps can do is it can cause orchitis (inflammation and swelling of the testicles), which can lead to infertility, loss of one or both testicles, and possibly severe illness or death.


What people get mumps?

all people can get the mumps