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Outlook

Most children recover without any serious complications from mumps.

• Orchitis is a common complication with mumps after puberty, but sterility is rare.

• Mumps infection during the first trimester of pregnancy can increase the rate of spontaneous abortion, but there is no evidence it increases the risk for birth defects.

• Rare complications include meningitis, encephalitis, pancreatitis, and deafness.