Question

What virus attacks the pancreas?

Answer 1

Pancreas:

1. The pancreas is an organ present in the abdomen.
2. It converts the intake of food to fuel for body cells.
3. It has two important functions and is an exocrine function (for digestion) and endocrine function (regulates blood sugar)
4. Viral attack on the pancreas leads to pancreatitis
5. It is a condition where redness and swelling of the pancreas is seen.
6. Acute pancreatitis is also a condition caused by viral infection.
7. The viruses that cause Acute Pancreatitis are HIV, Coxsackie B, Echovirus, Enterovirus, etc