Which of the following is not a pox virus ?
Correct answer: D. chicken pox
- A. Cowpox
- B. Molluscum contagiosum
- C. Small pox
- D. chicken pox
Explanation
Chickenpox is caused by varicella-zoster virus, a herpesvirus, whereas cowpox, molluscum contagiosum, and smallpox are caused by poxviruses. Thus chickenpox is the exception.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
Practise Virology
83 free Virology MCQs from Microbiology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Microbiology questions like this
Microbiology is on 6 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Virology questions
Hepatitis A virus is best diagnosed by______________?
The world german measles is applied for_____________?
Mark true in following ?
Serological study for prevalence of Hepatitis B is best done by______________?
The virus which causes Aplastic anemia in chronic hemolytic disease is_______________?
In HIV, gp 120, envelope glycoproteins bind specifically to______________?