MDCAT Biology MCQ #36

A 5-year-old child develops swelling of the parotid glands and a generalized rash. These diseases are caused by which group?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #36

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A 5-year-old child develops swelling of the parotid glands and a generalized rash. These diseases are caused by which group?

    • A) Rhinoviruses
    • B) Retroviruses
    • C) Paramyxoviruses
    • D) Rhabdoviruses

    Answer: Paramyxoviruses

    Explanation: Mumps and Measles are both caused by paramyxoviruses; Rhinovirus fails because it is the primary cause of the common cold.