Which of the following is a possible complication of infection with the mumps virus?
A) subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)
B) meningitis
C) pancreatitis
D) both meningitis and pancreatitis
E) meningitis, pancreatitis, and SSPE

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Mumps infection can lead to inflammation of the brain (meningitis) and inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). SSPE is a rare but serious neurological complication that can occur years after a person has had mumps, but it is not a common complication.

Which of the Following Is a Possible Complication of Infection