Christianity. In the course of the fourth century, the Roman world became increasingly Christian, and the Byzantine Empire was certainly a Christian state. In the course of the fourth century, the Roman world became increasingly Christian, and the Byzantine Empire was certainly a Christian state.
Mumps is a contagious viral infection spread by bodily fluids that causes uncomfortable symptoms like swelling of the salivary glands, fever, body aches, and fatigue. In some cases, people who contract mumps have no symptoms. Rarely, people will develop serious complications with mumps, including inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report less than 1000 cases annually, thanks to widespread vaccination.
Mumps symptoms. Mumps is most contagious usually before symptoms are noticed. Mumps has an incubation period of 7-18 days, but on average is around 10 days after exposure.As well as the tell-tale neck swelling, symptoms may include pain and discomfort from the swelling, fever, headache, feeling sick, dry mouth, joint aches and a general malaise.n children and adults with mumps and no complications, most get better and have no further side effects. However, in rare cases neurological damage, hearing loss, pancreatitis and even death can occur. Mumps in pregnancy can be dangerous, with an increased risk of miscarriage in the first 12-16 weeks.