Classification: ICD-9 072; ICD-10 B26
Syndromes and synonyms: Infectious parotitis
Agent: Mumps virus, an enveloped RNA virus of the family Paromyxoviridae. Twelve genotypes are currently recognized.
Reservoir: Humans
Vector: None
Transmission: Through contact with infectious respiratory droplets or saliva.
Incubation period: Median 19 days, range 15–24 days.
Clinical findings