what is mumps virulence factors? what type of vaccine is that needed example live, toxoid or...? is that gram positive or negative? what about the shape? thanks. what is mumps virulence factors? what type of vaccine is that needed example live, toxoid or...? is that gram positive or negative? what about the shape? thanks.
Biology · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Mumps is caused by the mumps virus. It is an enveloped, single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family.
Virulence factors associated with the mumps virus include the ability to evade the immune system and its capacity to spread through respiratory droplets.
The vaccine used for mumps is typically a part of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. The mumps component of the MMR vaccine is a live attenuated virus vaccine.
The mumps virus itself doesn't have a Gram classification since it's a virus, and Gram staining is specific to bacteria. Viruses are classified differently, typically based on their genetic material, structure, and replication mechanisms.
In terms of shape, the mumps virus has a characteristic spherical or ovoid shape.