Mumps

Epidemic parotitis (mumps), referred to as mumps or mumps, commonly known as "pig head crazy", "toad fever", "ear wind", etc., are more common in spring and are common respiratory infections in children and adolescents It also occurs in adults and is caused by the mumps virus. The patient is the source of infection, and the inhalation of droplets is the main route of transmission. The disease develops 2-3 weeks after contact with the patient. The non-purulent swelling and pain of the parotid gland is a prominent symptom. The virus can invade various glandular tissues or nervous system and almost all organs such as liver, kidney, heart, joints, etc. Can often cause meningoencephalitis, orchitis, pancreatitis, mastitis, ovarian inflammation and other symptoms.

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