Archive for the 'Mumps' Category

Mumps Transmission

Monday, January 9th, 2006

Mumps is a contagious viral disease, caused by the myxo virus, which has plagued the human race for centuries. The most common symptoms of mumps include headache, fever, loss of appetite, and swelling of the parotid and other glands. These symptoms are not usually serious, but mumps can cause some serious complications. […]

Mumps Symptoms and Complications

Monday, January 9th, 2006

Mumps is a contagious viral disease, caused by the myxo virus, which has plagued the human race for centuries. The most common symptoms of mumps include headache, fever, loss of appetite, and swelling of the parotid and other glands. These symptoms are not usually serious, but mumps can cause some serious complications. […]

Mumps Overview

Monday, January 9th, 2006

Mumps is a viral disease, caused by the myxo virus, which has plagued the human race for centuries.
Mumps is fairly contagious, but not as contagious as diseases like chickenpox.
Mumps usually spreads within saliva and infects various parts of the body, especially the parotid salivary glands. These glands produce saliva, and are located between the […]


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