Why are mumps more severe in adults?

Adults are more likely to get complications, e.g., orchitis-testicular infection, but even more severe problems such a encephalomyelitis, pancreatitis, kidney involvement etc. read more

Mumps is an acute viral disease that is spread from person to person by coughing or sneezing. Some people may have no symptoms or very mild symptoms but they can still pass the virus on to others. Symptoms The symptoms of mumps include a low grade fever and swelling or tenderness of one or more of the salivary glands in the cheeks and under the jaw. read more

Many children have no or very mild symptoms. The following are the most common symptoms of mumps that may be seen in both adults and children: Discomfort in the salivary glands (in the front of the neck) or the parotid glands (immediately in front of the ears). read more