Question

which of the following is the viral infection of the parotid gland that in children presents with swollen glands and a fever, but in adults may produce acute pancreatitis and in males an orchitis? herpangina mumps measles (rubeola) parotitis

Explanation:

• Herpangina: Primarily causes oral ulcers and is not associated with parotid gland infection leading to orchitis or pancreatitis.
• Mumps: Is a viral infection affecting the parotid gland. In children, it causes swollen glands and fever. In adults, complications like acute pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) and in males, orchitis (inflammation of the testicles) can occur.
• Measles (rubeola): Presents with a characteristic rash, cough, coryza, and Koplik spots, not parotid gland - related symptoms like the ones described.
• Parotitis: Is an inflammation of the parotid gland, but it can be caused by various factors (not just viral in all cases) and the specific complications like orchitis and pancreatitis are associated with mumps (a type of viral parotitis).

Answer:

B. Mumps