115: Mumps




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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

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Jun 18, 2016 | Posted by in INFECTIOUS DISEASE | Comments Off on 115: Mumps

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