Svensk definition
En akut infektionssjukdom som orsakas av Rubulavirus och sprids via direktkontakt, droppsmitta, besmittade föremål, och kanske urin. Den ses oftast hos barn och unga under 15 år, men även vuxna kan drabbas.
Mumps
Påssjuka
Engelsk definition
An acute infectious disease caused by RUBULAVIRUS, spread by direct contact, airborne droplet nuclei, fomites contaminated by infectious saliva, and perhaps urine, and usually seen in children under the age of 15, although adults may also be affected. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
Svenska synonymer
Inga svenska synonymer finns.
Engelska synonymer
Parotitis, Epidemic — Epidemic Parotitides — Epidemic Parotitis — Parotitides, Epidemic