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Most common complications of Mumps is

A
Orchitis and Oophoritis
B
Encephalitis
C
Pneumonia
D
Myocarditis
High-Yield Explanation
At least one-third of all mumps infections are subclinical, including the majority of infections in children younger than 2 years. The most characteristic feature of symptomatic cases is swelling of the salivary glands, which occurs in about 50% of patientsThe testes and ovaries may be affected, especially after pubey. Around 20-50% of men who are infected with mumps virus develop orchitis (often unilateral).Jawetz 27e pg: 589

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