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Mumps is highly contagious.
A typical clinical course of mumps, much like measles, is composed of four distinct stages. In addition, dryness of the mouth may often occur. Clinical feature of a typical mumps infection. These classic signs and symptoms are not always encountered. Sometimes local swelling and tenderness of the salivary glands may be the only signs of infection.