Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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Chapter 22 - Oral and Gastrointestinal Diseases - Self Quiz - Page 731: 6

Answer

(b) Mumps

Work Step by Step

Mumps is a viral disease caused by paramyxoviruses that affect glands of the oral cavity, and sometimes other non–oral cavity glands and meninges. The virus is transmitted by saliva or as aerosol droplets.
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