Question

Mention whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)
Mumps is a disease of the salivary glands T/F

Answer 1

• Mumps is a viral disease caused by the mumps virus.
• Initial signs and symptoms often include fever, muscle pain, headache, poor appetite, and feeling generally unwell.
• This is usually followed by painful swelling of one or both parotid salivary glands. Hence, Mumps is a disease of the salivary glands.

So, the correct answer is 'true'.