What Is the Mumps?
5. Inflammation Complications
In the vast majority of cases, the mumps will pass naturally with no real harm done. It does have the potential to cause serious problems, however, and some of these problems are caused by inflammation in other parts of the body. This includes pancreatitis, which happens when the pancreas becomes infected.
Orchitis, which is inflammation of the testicles, is another potential complication of the mumps. The membrane protecting the brain and spinal cord can also become inflamed in what is known as meningitis. The brain can also become infected and inflamed, which is a very serious condition known as encephalitis.
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