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Mumps or infectious parotitis is a virus
infection marked by fever, pain, and swelling
of one or both parotid salivary glands
(situated in front of the ears). It is
usually shortlived in children, although
meningitis is a possible complication. Mumps
is most commom with children.
Subject by: Andrew Longhorn