While mumps is generally a self-limiting disease, it can lead to serious complications, especially in children. These include:
Orchitis (inflammation of the testicles) in post-pubertal males, which can lead to infertility Oophoritis (inflammation of the ovaries) and mastitis (inflammation of breast tissue) in females Meningitis (inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord) Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) Hearing loss, which can be permanent in rare cases Pancreatitis
