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The Mumps virus is characterized by swelling of the parotid glands, salivary glands and other epithelial tissues, causing high morbidity (illness) and in some cases more serious complications such as deafness or damage to the testes.

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Where are mumps virus reproduce?

I believe its the saliva glands.


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


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.


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


What is the name of th pathogen that causes mumps?

Mumps is caused by Mumps virus (MuV).


Where do mumps reproduce?

The Mumps virus is characterized by swelling of the parotid glands, salivary glands and other epithelial tissues, causing high morbidity (illness) and in some cases more serious complications such as deafness or damage to the testes.


Does pathogen cause Mumps?

Mumps is caused by a virus, so it is a pathogenic disease.