Inflammation in an ovary, which can be caused by mumps.
Inflammation of one or both ovaries often occurring with salpingitis (inflammation of the fallopian tubes).
Inflammation of an ovary, either on the surface or within the organ. Oophoritis sometimes results from infection of the fallopian tubes or the lower part of the abdominal cavity. Follicular oophoritis is inflammation of the ovarian (Graafian) follicles. A bacterial infection usually responds to antibiotics.