Mumps
Latest Questions for Mumps (50)
Alright, regarding this issue, let me break it down for you, hoping to clarify things.
What is the actual risk of contracting mumps after close contact with an infected person?
This cannot be general...
Hello! Many people indeed get these two types of parotitis confused. Although both are called 'parotitis,' their causes are entirely different, much like how both a cold and heatstroke can make you fe...
Alright, to explain how environmental factors affect the mumps virus, let's use an analogy.
You can imagine the mumps virus as a tiny, tiny "seed." For it to survive and "sprout" (i.e.
Hello! Regarding this question, I'd be happy to share my understanding with you.
In general, the mumps virus is primarily a "human exclusive"; other animals are generally not naturally infected and ce...
Hello, that's a great question. Indeed, every year when the weather turns cold, mumps seems to make an agreed-upon appearance, especially in places with many children (like schools and kindergartens).
No, not everyone infected with the mumps virus will develop symptoms.
It's like the virus stealthily enters your body without causing a major stir.
Alright, let's talk in plain language about the contagiousness of mumps.
Is Mumps Contagious Before Symptoms Appear? How Long Does the Infectious Period Last?
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Okay, regarding the incubation period of mumps, let me explain.
Mumps Incubation Period: Typically 2 to 3 Weeks
Simply put, the incubation period for mumps is generally 14 to 21 days, with most people...
好的,关于腮腺炎病毒是怎么传播的,我来给你捋一捋。
这事儿其实不复杂,你可以把它想象成一个“以口水为中心”的传播游戏。
腮腺炎病毒的“旅行”路线
腮腺炎病毒主要藏在感染者的唾液(口水)和呼吸道分泌物里,它主要通过以下几个方式找到下一个人:
1. 空气传播(最主要的途径)
这是最大头的传播方式。
Okay, no problem.
What is Mumps?
Simply put, mumps is what we commonly called "swollen cheeks" when we were kids. It's an acute respiratory infectious disease, most typically characterized by swellin...