Which of the following pairs of diseases is caused by a virus?
Correct answer: C. Measles and Mumps
- A. Syphilis and Tuberculosis (TB)
- B. Aids and Typhoid
- C. Measles and Mumps
- D. Tetanus and Cholera
Explanation
Viruses are very small infectious agents. They're made up of a piece of genetic material, such as DNA or RNA, that's enclosed in a coat of protein. A viral disease is any illness or health condition caused by a virus.
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