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The target cells for the mumps virus primarily include epithelial cells of the respiratory tract, as well as glandular cells, particularly in the parotid glands, which are responsible for saliva production. The virus can also affect other tissues, such as the central nervous system, testes, and pancreas. Mumps virus attaches to the host cells via the hemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein, facilitating its entry and subsequent replication.
What else can I help you with?
Do the mumps need a food source to live?
No. The mumps are caused by a virus. Viruses do not eat. They hi-jack living cells and turn them into virus factories.
Is mumps a bacteria or virus?
mumps is a virus
Is mumps a virus bacteria or fungus?
it is a virus which is also caused of measles
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.
cause of mumps?
The mumps are caused by a virus called the paramyxovirus.
Are mumps a virus or bacteria?
Virus
Is Mumps caused by Microbes?
Mumps is caused by a virus.
Can mumps virus lead to chickenpox?
Mumps and chickenpox are separate illnesses caused by different viruses. Mumps virus does not cause chickenpox, and mumps does not lead to chickenpox.
Is mumps caused by bacteria or virus?
virus
How does your body fight mumps?
When the body is exposed to the mumps virus, the immune system responds by activating T-cells and producing antibodies specifically targeting the virus. These antibodies help neutralize the virus and prevent it from infecting more cells. Additionally, the body may produce inflammatory chemicals to recruit more immune cells to the site of infection, aiding in the elimination of the virus. Memory cells are also generated, providing long-term immunity against future infections.
What is the name of th pathogen that causes mumps?
Mumps is caused by Mumps virus (MuV).
What is viral specificity?
Viruses are highly specific and can only attack particular cells of a particular organism. Ex. Polio virus attacks nerve cells Mumps virus attacks salivary glands Hepatitis virus attacks liver cells
