Infectious diseases — mumps: Mumps is an infectious disease caused by which type of pathogen? Context: Consider common childhood illnesses and their etiologic agents. Choose the correct causative agent.
General Knowledge
Biology
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AVirus (a paramyxovirus)
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BBacterium (streptococcus)
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CFungus (candida)
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DProtozoan (amoeba)
Answer
Correct Answer: Virus (a paramyxovirus)
Explanation
ConceptMumps is caused by a paramyxovirus, leading to painful swelling of the parotid glands, fever, and malaise. Bacterial and fungal agents do not cause classic mumps.
Final AnswerVirus (paramyxovirus).