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What are the causative organisms for Mumps?

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Mumps virus (genus Paramyxovirus)

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What form of Mumps is Mumps virus (genus Paramyxovirus)?

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Virus

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What are the most common modes of transmission for Mumps (Mumps Virus- genus: Paramyxovirus)?

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Droplet contact

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What are the virulence factors for Mumps (Mumps Virus- genus: Paramyxovirus)?

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Spike-induced syncytium formation

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How do you culture/diagnose Mumps (Mumps Virus- genus: Paramyxovirus)?

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ELISA for Ab; PCR

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How do you prevent Mumps (Mumps Virus- genus: Paramyxovirus)?

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MMR live attenuated vaccine

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How do you treat Mumps (Mumps Virus- genus: Paramyxovirus)?

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Supportive

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What are the epidemiological features of Mumps (Mumps Virus- genus: Paramyxovirus)?

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United States: fluctuates between a few hundred cases a year and a few thousand; internationally: epidemic peaks every 2 to 5 years

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