B26.8: Mumps with other complications
Mumps is caused by viruses. With mumps, your face swells up in front of and behind your ear. Both sides of your face may be affected. Your face may then be painful. You may also get a fever.
The mumps virus has spread to other organs. For example, your heart, kidneys, nerves, thyroid gland, or joints may be affected and become inflamed.
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