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mumps when contracted in childhood is less serious compared to when you contract it in adulthood. mumps in adulthood particularly among males can also cause swelling of the testicles or ORCHITIS. orchitis has the potential of making one sterile.

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Does measles and mumps in adults cause infertility?

Measles and mumps are viral infections that can have serious complications, but their direct link to infertility in adults is primarily associated with mumps. Mumps can lead to orchitis, an inflammation of the testicles, which may affect fertility in males. However, measles does not have a well-established connection to infertility. Overall, while mumps can pose a risk to male fertility, the effects of measles on reproductive health are not as clear.


Where do mumps reproduce?

The Mumps virus is characterized by swelling of the parotid glands, salivary glands and other epithelial tissues, causing high morbidity (illness) and in some cases more serious complications such as deafness or damage to the testes.


What can contracting mumps during pregnancy lead to?

Contracting mumps during pregnancy can lead to serious complications, including miscarriage, premature labor, and congenital malformations in the baby. Mumps can also result in viral meningitis and other complications for the mother. It's essential for pregnant individuals to be vaccinated against mumps prior to conception, as the vaccine is not recommended during pregnancy. Overall, mumps poses significant health risks for both the mother and the developing fetus.


Viral disease in which the parotid glands are swollen?

Mumps.


Mumps cause infertility?

yes. I am working on mumps virus mediated infertility. It possible, patients those who developed orchitis during mumps infection. You can confirm by semen analysis, testing testosteron level and virus isolation during orchitis period. other possible reason should be negative. I have seen many infertility cases had adult mumps infection before marriage and dint develop orchitis. Jeevan Malayan Department of Microbiology Chennai, India.


How do you pronounce mumps?

you pronounce the word mumps as : mumps, just as it's spelled.


Is mumps an std?

Mumps is not a STD.


Can mumps kill you?

UNFOTUNATELY-Mumps can kill you


How does mumps kills?

the mumps could kill you


What people get mumps?

all people can get the mumps


What is the name of th pathogen that causes mumps?

Mumps is caused by Mumps virus (MuV).


What is the Tagalog term for mumps?

Tagalog Translation of MUMPS: beke