Viral inflammation of parotid gland is commonly associated with:
Correct answer: A. Mumps
- A. Mumps
- B. Small pox
- C. Herpes simplex
- D. Influenza
Explanation
Mumps belongs to group paramyxoviruses. It is highly contagious and this disease cause painful swelling of parotid glands.Mumps is a viral infection caused by the mumps virus. It can cause swelling of the salivary glands, which are located near the jaw and can lead to swelling of the cheeks. While mumps doesn't cause skin lesions, the swelling of the salivary glands can give the appearance of facial lesions.Other three options have diseases with different symptoms.
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