Mumps
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Mumps is making a comeback — here's what you need to know
In 2016, the U.S. experienced more than 6,000 cases of the highly contagious viral disease — more mumps cases than the country had seen annually in 10 years.
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Thousands of cheerleaders may have been exposed to mumps, say state officials
Mumps is a contagious viral disease that presents itself as a fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and loss of appetite about two weeks after it’s contracted, and can spread through coughing, sneezing, sharing cups, touching infected surfaces, or even talking.