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About Mumps. Mumps is a disease caused by a virus that usually spreads through saliva (spit). It can infect many parts of the body, especially the parotid salivary glands. These glands, which make saliva for the mouth, are found toward the back of each cheek, in the area between the ear and jaw. In cases of mumps, these glands typically swell and become painful.
How serious is mumps? In children, mumps is usually a mild disease. Adults may have more serious disease and more complica - tions. What are possible complications from mumps? Before a vaccine was available mumps accounted for about 10% of viral meningitis reported in the United States. This complication is now rare. Up to