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Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus? |
A. | Influenza |
B. | Pneumonia |
C. | Cholera |
D. | Whooping cough |
Answer» A. Influenza | |
Explanation: Influenza, commonly known as the 'flue, is an infectious disease of birds and mammals caused by RNA viruses. The most common symptoms are chills, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, headache (often severe), coughing, weakness /fatigue and general discomfort. Typically, influenza is transmittedthrough the air by coughs or sneezes, creating aerosols containing the virus. |
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