The document discusses several paramyxoviruses that cause human disease, including measles, mumps, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), parainfluenza viruses, and human metapneumovirus. It describes their genome structure, gene function, replication cycle, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Measles causes a rash and was a major cause of death before vaccination. Mumps causes swelling of the parotid glands. RSV commonly causes bronchiolitis in infants. Parainfluenza viruses can lead to croup in children.