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Mumps

Mumps | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the infection diagnosed?

Mumps can be diagnosed in two ways:

The virus can be cultured from respiratory secretions, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid.

Blood tests can show antibodies which are chemicals made by the body against the virus.

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Author: Danielle Zerr, MD
Reviewer: William M. Boggs, MD
Date Reviewed: 04/19/01

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