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    Mumps is caused by the paromyxovirus infecting the parotid glands, causing inflammation and swelling. The virus spreads via respiratory droplets from the upper respiratory tract to local lymphoid tissue, then through the bloodstream. Common symptoms include swelling of the parotid glands, fever, headache, and loss of appetite.

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    Mumps is caused by the paromyxovirus infecting the parotid glands, causing inflammation and swelling. The virus spreads via respiratory droplets from the upper respiratory tract to local lymphoid tissue, then through the bloodstream. Common symptoms include swelling of the parotid glands, fever, headache, and loss of appetite.

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    Mumps is caused by the paromyxovirus infecting the parotid glands, causing inflammation and swelling. The virus spreads via respiratory droplets from the upper respiratory tract to local lymphoid tissue, then through the bloodstream. Common symptoms include swelling of the parotid glands, fever, headache, and loss of appetite.

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    Pathophysiology of Mumps

    Modifiable Factors:
     Immune System Non-Modifiable factors
     Environmen (Tropical  > 15 yrs old
    country)

    Paromyxo virus

    Transmitted via
    respiratory droplets

    Replication in the upper


    respiratory tract

    Spreads to a local lymphoid tissue;


    Viremia ensues and spreads

    Invades parotid glands

    Inflammation

    Swelling Infection
    Pain

    Increased WBC
    Dysphagia
    Headache

    Fever
    Loss of Appettite

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