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Mumps is a...

Mumps is a

A

Viral disease

B

Fungal disease

C

Bacterial disease

D

Protozoan disease

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A
Mumps is a viral disease caused by the mumps virus. The virus is transmitted either by direct contact or by respiratory droplet from infected person. It results in progressive swellings of parotid gland.
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