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Mumps


Diagnosis & Tests

How is the infection diagnosed?

Mumps can be diagnosed in two ways:

  • The virus can be cultured from respiratory secretions, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid.
  • Blood tests can show antibodies which are chemicals made by the body against the virus.

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