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Which of the following is true of mumps ?

A
Salivary gland involvement is limited to the parotids
B
The patient is not infectious prior to clinical parotid enlargement
C
Menigoencephalitis can precede parotitis
D
Mumps orchitis frequently leads to infeility
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Meningoencephalitis can precede parotitis "Aseptic meningitis may develop before, during, after or in the absence of parotitis." About other options o Mainly parotid glands are involved, but sublingual and submaxillary glands may also be involved. o Patient is infectious 4-6 days before the onset of swelling. Sterility after mumps orchitis is rare.

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