moderate risk
Mumps virus
Mumps
When to seek urgent care: Seek care for severe headache or testicular pain
Key facts
Family
Paramyxoviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Moderate
Incubation
16-18 days
Vaccine
Yes (MMR)
Est. cases tracked
1,116
Symptoms
Swollen salivary glandsFeverHeadacheMuscle aches
Transmission
Respiratory dropletsSaliva
Prevention
MMR vaccination
Treatment
Supportive care
Related viruses (same family)
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