Varies in severity. No cure is available and cause is unknown. A viral illness characterized by fever, headache, and inflammation of the salivary glands that can lead to complications, including meningitis. The MMR vaccine, first given between 12 and 15 months, protects against mumps. A genetic disorder that leads to progressive muscular deterioration and wasting, usually before age 5.
Prenatal diagnosis is often possible with amniocentesis or other genetic tests.
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