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A member asked:

How likely is it that a male child that had mumps became sterile?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Rare: Orchitis, inflammation of testis, is a common complication of mumps after puberty, but sterility rarely occurs.

Dr Namey and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/21/2012

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Rare: This is almost never cited as a problem when males have this in childhood.For some reason the immature status of the structures makes it resistant to any damage. In the late teen or adult years it is possible but rare.

Dr Korenis agreed

Answered 10/11/2015

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My wife was diagnosed with mumps last week. I didnt have munps as a child. since yesterday I am experiencing pain in testicles which concerns me. Can mumps be diagnosed at this stage or do I need to wait?

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Recent MMR titers: Measles- 177.0 Au/ml, Mumps- 55.9 Au/ml, Rubella- 10.9 Au/ml. Was vaccinated as a child and as an adult in my 20's. No plans to revaccinate, just curious if my levels show sufficient immunity?

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Docs, could a child who has had the MMR vaccination still get the mumps?

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