CH. 21 DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT

In 90% of cases splenomegaly & adenonitis will be seen with tender lymph nodes. Mumps An acute febrile contagious disease characterized by inflammation of the parotid & other salivary glands. Agent is mumps virus, member of the paramyxoviridae Transmitted by droplets spread & by direct contact with saliva of an infected person. ................
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