Mumps is a highly infectious illness that can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact with the patient. The virus spreads at its fastest 3 days before and 5 days after the swelling of the parotid glands. The following are the most important transmission paths:
- Coughing or sneezing causes saliva to scatter.
- Utensils, bedsheets, towels, combs, and other typical objects of usage are shared.
- Sharing open areas such as rooms, swimming pools, and other amenities
- After washing paws, directly touching objects handled by a Mumps patient
- Cosmetics are shared.