Question

Which of the following are viral diseases?
(A) Yellow fever
(B) Hepatitis B
(C) Chickenpox
(D) Rabies
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), and (D) only
• B. (A), (B), and (C) only
• C. (B), (C), and (D) only
• D. (A), (B), (C), and (D)

Hint:

Consider the pathogens responsible for each disease to identify their viral origins.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

All the diseases listed are caused by viruses:
- Yellow fever: Caused by the Yellow fever virus, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. It primarily affects the liver and can lead to jaundice.
- Hepatitis B: Caused by the Hepatitis B virus, which affects the liver and can lead to chronic liver disease or cancer.
- Chickenpox: Caused by the Varicella-zoster virus, it leads to itchy blisters and can reactivate later in life as shingles.
- Rabies: Caused by the Rabies virus, it is transmitted through animal bites and affects the nervous system, leading to fatal encephalitis if untreated.