Mumps

Mumps is referred to as flowing gills, also known as mumps, commonly known as pig head madness. It is common in spring and a common respiratory infection in children and adolescents. It can also be seen in adults. It is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by mumps virus invading the parotid glands. It is characterized by non-purulent inflammation of the parotid glands and swelling and pain in the parotid glands. In addition to invading the parotid glands, mumps virus can also invade the nervous system and various glandular tissues, causing meningitis, meningoencephalitis, orchitis, ovarian inflammation, pancreatitis and so on.