The Viral Disease That Characteristically Infects the Parotid Glands Is

Question

The viral disease that characteristically infects the parotid glands is
A) measles.
B) mumps.
C) herpes.
D) chickenpox.
E) varicella.

Accepted Answer

Mumps is a viral disease that primarily affects the parotid glands, which are located in the cheeks, near the jawline. The disease is transmitted through respiratory droplets and can cause symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, and swollen salivary glands. Measles, herpes, chickenpox, and varicella are viral diseases that can cause a range of symptoms but do not specifically target the parotid glands.