Mumps virus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of mumps virus ribonuclear protein helices (blue strands). These helices contain the genetic material ribonucleic acid (RNA) in combination with protein. A viral particle contains a single ribonuclear protein helix enclosed in a spherical protein shell,or capsid. Mumps virus is a contagious paramyxovirus,causing swelling of the parotid salivary glands,fever,headache and vomiting. Infection can spread to the pancreas,brain and testicles. In adult males,infection can cause sterility. Magnification unknown | |
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