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What is the definition or description of: mumps?
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Viral parotitis: Mumps is a viral infection of children caused by the paramyxovirus virus. The salivary glands (esp. Parotid behind the ears) swell. The paramyxovirus virus is spread by direct contact with an infected person's sneeze or cough. With nearly universal immunization in childhood, there are few cases nowadays in industrialized nations.
Answered 9/28/2016
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