Question

A viral disease causing painful swelling of parotid gland is

• A. Mumps
• B. Measles
• C. Chikenpox
• D. Rabies

Answer 1

The correct option is A Mumps

Mumps is a viral disease caused by the mumps virus. Initial signs and symptoms often include fever, muscle pain, headache, poor appetite, and feeling tired which is then followed by painful swelling of one or both parotid salivary glands. Mumps is highly contagious and spreads rapidly among people living in close contacts. The virus is transmitted by respiratory droplets or direct contact with an infected person.

So, the correct answer is 'Mumps'.