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10 Sep 2007
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Mumps
I would like to know how contagious is mumps? I have not had one child sickness like mumps, measles, etc. in my life, I am 28 now, have not had a baby yet and recently I was in the presence quite a few times during the last few weeks with a colleague who suspectedly has mumps. How does it affect one's ability to have children one day, if you get mumps? Do you think I am quite susceptible to get mumps from my colleague?
GynaeDoc
Mumps is contagious, but you would know if you had it. It affectsw males in terms of fertility but you should be okay.
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