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Mumps is a viral disease primarily characterised by the inflammation of
Mumps is a viral disease primarily characterised by the inflammation of
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The correct option is B parotid glands
Mumps is a viral disease caused by the Rubeola virus, which is characterized by pain, tenderness and swelling in one or both the parotid glands. Symptoms are similar both in adults and in children. They are as follows: discomfort in salivary glands, difficulty in chewing, fever, headache etc.
Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver which usually happens either by viral infection, by drinking excessive alcohol, due to toxins, etc.
Inflammation of tonsils is called tonsillitis. It can occur sue to any infection (both viral and bacterial) and the most common bacteria causing tonsillitis is Streptococcus pyogenes.
Mumps is a viral disease caused by the Rubeola virus, which is characterized by pain, tenderness and swelling in one or both the parotid glands. Symptoms are similar both in adults and in children. They are as follows: discomfort in salivary glands, difficulty in chewing, fever, headache etc.
Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver which usually happens either by viral infection, by drinking excessive alcohol, due to toxins, etc.
Inflammation of tonsils is called tonsillitis. It can occur sue to any infection (both viral and bacterial) and the most common bacteria causing tonsillitis is Streptococcus pyogenes.
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