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mumps virus
A single stranded RNA virus causing mumps, pancreatitis & orchitis.
Laboratory:
- mumps virus antigen
- mumps virus serology
- mumps virus RNA
- mumps virus culture
- see ARUP consult [1]
Management:
- droplet precautions [2]
Related
mumps
mumps antigen skin testing
General
paramyxoviridae
Properties
KINGDOM: virus
GENOME-TYPE: RNA
SINGLE-STRANDED
NEGATIVE-STRAND
GENOME-SIZE: 16-20 kB
ENVELOPE: PRESENT
CAPSID-SYMMETRY: HELICAL
References
- ARUP Consult: Mumps Virus
The Physician's Guide to Laboratory Test Selection & Interpretation
https://www.arupconsult.com/content/mumps-virus
- Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 19
Board Basics. An Enhancement to MKSAP19.
American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2022