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What gland is infected when one has the mumps?
The parotid gland is infected when one has the mumps. The virus leads to inflammation and swelling of the parotid glands, causing characteristic jaw and face swelling.
When a person has mumps which salivary glands are affected?
When a person has mumps, typically the parotid glands are affected. These are the largest salivary glands and are located near the ears, causing swelling in that area.
What is due to a viral infection involving the lymph nodes and is called the kissing disease''?
Infectious mononucleosis, commonly known as the kissing disease, is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and often manifests with symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes. This viral infection is typically spread through saliva, hence its association with kissing.
Could measles make your parotid glands swell?
Measles typically do not cause swelling of the parotid glands. Swelling of the parotid glands is more commonly associated with mumps, which is a different viral infection. Measles typically presents with symptoms like fever, rash, cough, and runny nose.
What infectious diseases confers no protection from reinfection after exposure?
Hepatitis C is an infectious disease that does not confer immunity after exposure. People who have been infected with hepatitis C can get re-infected with the virus.
cause of mumps?
The mumps are caused by a virus called the paramyxovirus.
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.
How can mumps be preaveted?
There is a vaccination for mumps now. It is given to babies as part of their routine shots. The vaccine is called the MMR, and it protects children against Measles, Mumps and Rubella, or German Measles.
Are the mumps an autoimmune disorder?
No, mumps is not an autoimmune disorder; it is a viral infection caused by the mumps virus. It primarily affects the salivary glands, leading to symptoms like swelling, fever, and headache. Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues, which is not the case with mumps. Instead, mumps is preventable through vaccination.
An inflammation of what structure is called mumps?
Mumps is, among other symptoms, inflammation of the parotid glands. These salivary glands are found on either cheek.
What is the disease called mumps?
I dont no go ask your mom or something
What is an inflammation of the testicles that may or may not be associated with the mumps virus called?
Orchitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the testes. Mumps is one possible cause.
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.
Why do the viruses in mumps vaccines not cause mumps?
The viruses in mumps vaccines are live attenuated strains, meaning they have been weakened so they cannot cause the disease in healthy individuals. These modified viruses can still stimulate an immune response, allowing the body to recognize and fight off the actual mumps virus if encountered in the future. The attenuation process ensures that while the immune system is trained to respond, the vaccine does not lead to the symptoms of mumps.
Can mumps kill you?
UNFOTUNATELY-Mumps can kill you
