What is mumps

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Mumps is a kind of infectious respiratory disease, which is easy to occur in children and adolescents. It can be spread through droplets, saliva and other ways. Let's see what mumps is.

What is mumps

First of all: mumps, commonly known as mumps. It is popular in all seasons, especially in winter and spring. It is a common respiratory infectious disease in children and adolescents. It is an acute, systemic infection caused by mumps virus, characterized by parotid swelling and pain, and sometimes involving other salivary glands.

Secondly, the common complications were viral encephalitis, orchitis, pancreatitis and ovaritis. Mumps virus belongs to Paramyxoviridae

Finally: the patient is the source of infection, through direct contact, droplets, saliva inhalation as the main route of transmission. 2-3 weeks after contact with the patient. Therefore, it is very important to take preventive measures at ordinary times. Only by cutting off the source of infection can we avoid getting sick.

matters needing attention

Once the condition is serious, we must go to the hospital in time, otherwise it may cause other aspects of the body's disease, we need to use drugs under the guidance of the doctor, do not use drugs without permission, and develop good living habits at the same time.