Multiple choice

Which of the following organisms spreads the disease called mumps?

  1. Virus

  2. Fungus

  3. Bacterium

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Mumps is a viral infection caused by the mumps virus, which belongs to the paramyxovirus family. It primarily affects the salivary glands, causing painful swelling. Unlike bacterial or fungal infections, mumps cannot be treated with antibiotics and requires prevention through vaccination.

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