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Mumps virus affects the gland.

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salivary
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thyroid
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adrenal
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Solution

The correct option is A salivary
The mumps virus affects the parotid gland, which is a major salivary gland, and causes it to swell unnaturally. It spreads from one person to another through droplet transmission and unclean items as well as through air. The symptoms include fever, muscle pain, headache and swollen neck.

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