Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of mumps in Guangzhou, and provide the basis for developing and adjusting control strategy of mumps. Methods All the reported mumps cases and emergency public health events caused by mumps in Guangzhou from 2005 to 2012 were analyzed with descriptive epidemiological methods. Results A total of 50621 cases of mumps were reported with the annual average incidence of 55.92/100000 in Guangzhou during 2005-2012. The incidence peaked at May to July, account...