Question

Mumps affect which part of the body?

• A. Parotid gland
• B. Thyroid gland
• C. Testis
• D. Both (A) and (C)

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both (A) and (C)

Mumps is a viral disease caused by the mumps virus. Initial signs and symptoms include fever, muscle pain, headache and feeling tired. This is then usually followed by painful swelling of one or both parotid glands.Pain and swelling of the testicles (orchitis) affects one in four males who get mumps after puberty.
Thus, the correct answer is option (D), 'Both (A) and (C)'.