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What is a mumps?

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'Mumps' means an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands

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What is the group for mumps what are the characteristics of mumps?
•Gram stain negative•It is viral•The Mumps virus is a roughly spherical particle made up of concentric layers of lipids•Headache, earache, sore throat, and pain while swallowing or opening...
How do you get the mumps?
Anal Sex: When you give an infected person anal you will 100% contract the disease.Vaginal Sex:When you give a girl vaginal sex to an infected you will contract the disease as well.
How can you get mumps?
It is a virus. Generally, you'd get it from someone else who has it. If you're in the USA, you probably were vaccinated for it and hopefully you won't get it.
How do get the mumps?
The mumps are spread in the same way that the cold virus is spread. It is a virus that can be spread through direct contact with saliva and/or discharge from the nose and/or mouth.
Where can you get mumps?
The most common place the classroom or workplace. If you can't stay home, avoid touching other people at all costs.