Mumps 101 Diagnosis Treatment And Prevention
Mumps is a respiratory virus that can cause fever, headache, exhaustion, and swelling of the salivary glands. Most infections are mild, but some cases can lead to severe complications. Learn how to recognize and deal with an infection as well as how to protect your family from mumps. What Is Mumps? Mumps is a viral infection spread by close contact with respiratory droplets produced by the nose and throat. Most mumps cases produce mild symptoms which may resemble the flu or a bad cold....