Which of the following diseases has symptoms of swelling of the Salivary Glands? 

The correct answer is Mumps.

Key Points

• Mumps is a viral infection that primarily affects the salivary glands.
• The hallmark symptom of mumps is the swelling of the parotid glands, which are one of the three pairs of major salivary glands, located below and in front of the ears.
• Other symptoms may include fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite.
• Mumps is highly contagious and spreads through respiratory droplets from coughing and sneezing.
• A vaccine called the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) is available to prevent mumps.
• The virus that causes mumps is a paramyxovirus.
• Mumps can lead to complications such as meningitis, encephalitis, and orchitis (inflammation of the testicles) in males.

 Additional Information

• Cataract
  • A cataract is the clouding of the lens in the eye, leading to a decrease in vision.
  • It is often related to aging but can also result from trauma, radiation exposure, or certain medications.
  • Cataracts are a common cause of blindness worldwide, especially among older adults.
• Coronary artery disease
  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition where the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle become hardened and narrowed.
  • This is usually caused by the buildup of plaque on the artery walls, a process known as atherosclerosis.
  • Symptoms of CAD include chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, and in severe cases, heart attack.
• Pericarditis
  • Pericarditis is the inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac-like membrane surrounding the heart.
  • It can cause sharp chest pain that may spread to the shoulders and neck, and it often worsens with breathing or lying down.
  • Pericarditis can result from infections, systemic inflammatory disorders, or trauma to the chest.