10 Obnoxious Effects Of Mumps

4. Deafness

A major complication as a result of mumps is loss of hearing. The nerves of the inner ear can be damaged from infection causing deafness. This is a rare occurrence. For every 100,000 people who contract mumps, about 0.5 to five lose their hearing. The problem is typically permanent and can occur in one or both ears. Mumps is said to be a common cause of childhood deafness of one ear and a method of prevention is immunization.