What is mumps classification?

Mumps is classified as a viral infection caused by the mumps virus, which belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family. The classification of mumps can also be categorized based on its clinical manifestations, which primarily include parotitis (inflammation of the salivary glands), orchitis (inflammation of the testes), and meningitis. Additionally, the mumps virus is classified as a single-stranded RNA virus, and it has a specific antigenic structure that allows for further subtyping based on its strains.