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Which of the following diseases is not caused by viruses?


A

Measles

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B

Hepatitis

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C

Polio

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D

Typhoid

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Solution

The correct option is D

Typhoid


The correct option is : D.

The explanation for the correct option:

  1. The virus is a microscopic infectious entity that replicates and shows living characteristics only when present in the host cell.
  2. They can infect all life forms like bacterial cells, plant cells, and animal cells.
  3. Typhoid is not caused by a virus instead it is caused by bacteria called Salmonella typhi

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A

Measles is caused by a virus named Morbillivirus.

Option B

Hepatitis is caused by a virus which affects mainly the liver.

Option C

Polio is caused by viruses named poliovirus.

Final answer: Typhoid is not caused by a virus.


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