Asked by Diamond Porter on Mar 10, 2024
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Which of the following are examples of diseases caused by viruses?
A) Gonorrhea and meningitis
B) Tinea pedis and vaginal yeast infections
C) Malaria and trichomoniasis vaginitis
D) Chickenpox, hepatitis, and influenza
E) Strep throat and gastroenteritis
Viruses
Microscopic infectious agents that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism and are capable of causing diseases.
Chickenpox
A highly contagious viral infection characterized by an itchy rash and red spots or blisters all over the body.
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver usually caused by viruses or toxins.
- Understand the differences between bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens in terms of structure, reproduction, and disease causation.
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Stephanie KamudaMar 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Chickenpox, hepatitis, and influenza are all caused by viruses. Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, hepatitis can be caused by several viruses (e.g., hepatitis A, B, C), and influenza is caused by influenza viruses.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the differences between bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens in terms of structure, reproduction, and disease causation.