Diseases

Mumps

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Also called epidemic parotitis. mumps in science. mumps an infectious disease caused by a virus of the family paramyxoviridae and the genus rubulavirus, characterized by swelling of the salivary glands, especially the parotid glands, and sometimes of the pancreas, testes, or ovaries.

SYMPTOMS

The following are the most common symptoms of mumps that may be seen in both adults and children:

discomfort in the salivary glands (in the front of the neck) or the parotid glands (immediately in front of the ears). ...
difficulty chewing.
pain and tenderness of the testicles.
fever.
headache.
muscle aches.
tiredness.

CAUSES

Causes of mumps. Mumps is Due to an infection by themumps virus. It can be transmitted by respiratory secretions (e.g. saliva) from a person already affected with the condition. When contracting mumps, the virus travels from the respiratory tract to the salivary glands and reproduces,causing the glands to swell.