What Is the Mumps Virus?
2. Causes
Mumps is an infection that is caused by a type of virus, and it is spread relatively easily to people that are not immune. It is typically spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. This can then cause tiny droplets of fluids that are contaminated with the virus to be spread in the vicinity.
Some people will inhale or ingest these droplets directly. At other times, the droplets will land on surfaces, and these surfaces may be touched by another person later on. Some people will also contract the disease after sharing cutlery, food, or drinking vessels with other people.
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