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mumps
A common viral disease causing swelling of the parotid salivary glands, and occasionally inflammation of the pancreas, an ovary, or a testis. Mild fever, headache, and malaise may precede the gland swelling. Rarely a viral meningitis and less often encephalitis complicate mumps. Very rarely a bilateral and severe testicular inflammation can cause sterility.
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