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Mumps virus Flashcards

1
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shape

A

enveloped

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2
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reservoir

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humans

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3
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transmission

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respiratory droplet nuclei (airborne)

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4
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acute parotitis

A

painful swelling of the parotid salivary glands

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5
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mumps signs and symptoms

A

acute parotitis
fever
pain in swallowing
nasal discharge

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6
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complication of the mumps

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viremia may occur
* orchitis (inflammation of the testicles)
* enchepalitis
* meningitis
* deafness

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7
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prevetion and immunity

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live, attenuated vaccine (MMR)

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