Mumps

Mumps is infection of the parotid gland by the mumps virus. Usually both glands are affected but it may be one-sided. Eating is painful and there may be involvement of other glands - particularly the testicles or the ovaries. If inflammation is severe a course of steroids may help.
 
 
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