Mumps

An acute infectious disease caused by RUBULAVIRUS, spread by direct contact, airborne droplet nuclei, fomites contaminated by infectious saliva, and perhaps urine, and usually seen in children under the age of 15, although adults may also be affected. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

Also Known As:

Epidemic Parotitides; Epidemic Parotitis; Parotitides, Epidemic; Parotitis, Epidemic

Infections: 539155
- Virus Diseases: 42919
  - RNA Virus Infections: 309
    - Mononegavirales Infections: 1
      - Paramyxoviridae Infections: 1496
        Rubulavirus Infections
        Mumps: 4059
Stomatognathic Diseases: 725
- Mouth Diseases: 98
  - Salivary Gland Diseases: 104
    - Parotid Diseases: 11
      - Parotitis: 516
        Mumps: 4059

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