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Mumps is the painful condition of

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Sublingula infection
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Parotid infection
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Submaxillary salivary glands
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B Parotid infection
Mumps is caused by a virus that is passed from one person to another through saliva, nasal secretions, and close personal contact. The condition primarily affects the parotid glands. The hallmark symptom of mumps is swelling of the salivary glands.

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