Dengue virus belongs to______________?
Correct answer: A. Flavi virus
- A. Flavi virus
- B. Togaviridae
- C. Reoviridae
- D. Rhabdoviridae
Explanation
Dengue virus is a member of the genus Flavivirus in the family Flaviviridae. Togaviridae is an older classification that may cause confusion, but current classification places dengue in Flaviviridae.
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