Mumps is a contagious disease caused by the mumps virus. Symptoms typically occur 16 to 18 days after exposure to the virus and resolve within two weeks. About one third of infections are asymptomatic. Complications include deafness and a wide range of inflammatory conditions, of which inflammation of the testes, breasts, ovaries, pancreas, meninges, and brain are the most common. Testicular inflammation may result in reduced fertility and, rarely, sterility. The virus spreads easily from person to person through infected saliva. If you're not immune, you can contract mumps by breathing in saliva droplets from an infected person who has just sneezed or coughed. You can also contract mumps from sharing utensils or cups with someone who has mumps.
Parotid gland swelling
common
Fever
Less than 38°C (100. 4°F), Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F)
common
Facial pain
One side
common
Headache
common
Muscle pain
or Fatigue
common
Poor appetite
common
No MMR vaccination
If you have Mumps, then a visit to an infectious disease specialist is highly recommended.
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