Orchitis

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Orchitis is a complication of mumps infection occurring in males (who are beyond puberty). Symptoms begin 7-10 days after onset of mumps and include inflammation of the testicles, headache, nausea, vomiting, pain and fever.

Most patients recover but in rare cases sterility occurs.[1]

References

  1. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#o