Which of the following pairs of diseases is caused by a virus?
Correct answer: A. Rabies, Mumps
- A. Rabies, Mumps
- B. Cholera, Tuberculosis
- C. Typhoid, Tetanus
- D. AIDS, Syphilis
Explanation
Mumps is an infectious disease that causes fever, difficulty in opening the mouth, and painful swelling of the parotid glands, which lie just below the earlobes. It is caused by a paramyxovirus, which is present in the saliva of the infected person. Rabies (hydrophobia) is caused by a virus named the rabies virus. It is introduced into the body through the bite of rabid (mad) dogs. The most important characteristic symptom of this disease is the fear of water.
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