Mumps Virus

The mumpsvirus is a member of the Paramyxoviridae family and is the causative agent ofmumps. Mumps is most typically characterised by painful swelling of thesalivary glands and fever. Infected individuals are contagious fromapproximately 6 days before until about 9 days after the onset of symptoms.The disease is self-limiting and treatment involves controlling specificsymptoms. An effective vaccine exists and may be given separately or as partof the MMR vaccine. PIP014 contains a high concentration of virus and viralcomponents. The preparation also contains some cellular material suspended in1969B. https://www.creative-diagnostics.com/Inactivated-Mumps-Virus-Antigen-5334-433.htm.