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The mumps virus primarily targets epithelial cells in the salivary glands, particularly the parotid glands, leading to swelling and inflammation. It can also infect other tissues, including the central nervous system, pancreas, and testes. This infection can result in complications such as orchitis in males and viral meningitis. Overall, the virus has a preference for glandular tissues and systems involved in secretion.
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Do viruses attack healthy cells?
because they want to make more of their kind
What type organism are affected by mumps?
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What type of pathogen causes chickenpox measles and mumps?
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email virus
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Why is Oldham Mumps so called?
Oldham Mumps is named after the town of Oldham in Greater Manchester, England, where the condition was first described in the late 19th century. It refers to a specific type of mumps virus infection that causes swelling in the parotid glands and other complications. The term "mumps" itself originates from an old English word meaning "to grimace" or "to pout," reflecting the characteristic swelling associated with the illness.
