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About Mumps. Mumps is a disease caused by a virus that usually spreads through saliva (spit). It can infect many parts of the body, especially the parotid salivary glands. These glands, which make saliva for the mouth, are found toward the back of each cheek, in the area between the ear and jaw. In cases of mumps, these glands typically swell and become painful.
Mumps can result in complications like meningitis and painful swelling of the testicles (orchitis) or ovaries (oophoritis). In 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.s 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. Ear pain may be felt, especially when chewing. A sour taste in the mouth may be experienced and swallowing may be difficult.