Mumps Information

Mumps can be described as a viral infection, which causes swelling in one or both of the parotid glands of the affected person. Parotid glands are one of the three pairs of salivary glands in humans, located below and in front of the ears. After the development of vaccinations, mumps are have ceased to be a fatal disease, as it used to be earlier. Still, if not treated on time, the ailment can result in a lot of complications. Mumps are primarily caused by a virus named Paramyxovirus and is characterized by the swelling of salivary glands. In the following lines, we have provided more information on the causes and symptoms of mumps.

Causes Of Mumps

The main cause of mumps is Paramyxovirus. The virus mainly infects the saliva of a person and spreads easily from one person to another. A highly contagious disease, mumps spreads when you come in contact with an infected person who has just sneezed or coughed. Some other ways, through which the virus can spread, include sharing utensils with an infected person. At times, parotid glands swell due to the influenza virus or Coxsackie virus, making a person susceptible to mumps. Lack of immunisation and weakened immune system also adds to the risk of getting infected with mumps.

Symptoms Of Mumps

•     Swollen, painful salivary glands, on one or both sides of the face
•     Pain while chewing or swallowing
•     Fever
•     Weakness and fatigue
•     Headache
•     Muscle aches
•     Loss of appetite
•     Sore throat
•     Mild abdominal pain
•     Dry mouth

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