Mumps Health And Fitness Clubs: Mumps

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Mumps

Mumps (epidemic parotitis) is a viral disease of the human species, caused by the mumps virus. Before the development of vaccinationand the introduction of a vaccine, it was a common childhood disease worldwide. It is still a significant threat to health in the third world, and outbreaks still occur sporadically in developed countries.

Painful swelling o

f the salivary glands (classically the parotid gland) is the most typical presentation. Painful testicular swelling

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