Asked by Destinee Encina on Jun 04, 2024

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Which of the following is a viral disease? 

A)  tuberculosis 
B)  Lyme disease 
C)  influenza 
D)  malaria

Viral Disease

Diseases caused by viruses, microscopic infectious agents that can infect all types of life forms, from animals and plants to microorganisms, including bacteria and archaea.

Influenza

A highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages causing fever, severe aching, and often occurring in epidemics.

Lyme Disease

An infectious disease caused by the Borrelia bacterium, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks.

  • Discern the essential role of vectors in transmitting infectious diseases and the modes of disease transmission.
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Prachi PatelJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a viral disease caused by the influenza virus. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterial infection, Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria carried by ticks, and malaria is caused by a parasite transmitted by mosquitoes.