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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