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Viral Diseases

1. Which virus is responsible for causing the common cold in humans?

  • A) Influenza virus
  • B) Coronavirus
  • C) Rhinovirus
  • D) Human Immunodeficiency Virus
C) Rhinovirus Explanation

2. What is the main component of viruses that contains genetic material and is enclosed in a protein coat?

  • A) Proteins
  • B) Lipids
  • C) Carbohydrates
  • D) DNA or RNA
D) DNA or RNA Explanation

3. Which of the following is NOT a main type of viral disease?

  • A) Influenza
  • B) Malaria
  • C) Measles
  • D) Hepatitis
B) Malaria Explanation

4. When was the first case of COVID-19 reported?

  • A) November 2019
  • B) December 2019
  • C) January 2020
  • D) February 2020
B) December 2019 Explanation

5. Which influenza subtype is commonly known as “bird flu” or “avian flu”?

  • A) H1N1
  • B) H2N2
  • C) H5N1
  • D) H7N7
C) H5N1 Explanation

6. When is World AIDS Day observed?

  • A) 1st January
  • B) 1st February
  • C) 1st March
  • D) 1st December
D) 1st December Explanation

7. Which mosquito species is the primary vector for transmitting dengue virus to humans?

  • A) Anopheles mosquito
  • B) Culex mosquito
  • C) Aedes mosquito
  • D) Asian tiger mosquito
C) Aedes mosquito Explanation

8. What age group is most susceptible to polio infection?

  • A) Infants and young children
  • B) Adolescents
  • C) Adults over 50
  • D) Elderly individuals
A) Infants and young children Explanation

9. What is the primary target of rabies virus within the human body?

  • A) Brain
  • B) Liver
  • C) Lungs
  • D) Heart
A) Brain Explanation

10. Which of the following is an example of a hemorrhagic fever?

  • A) Influenza
  • B) Malaria
  • C) Ebola
  • D) Cholera
C) Ebola Explanation

11. Which viral infection is also known as German measles?

  • A) Measles
  • B) Rubella
  • C) Chickenpox
  • D) Smallpox
B) Rubella Explanation

12. Which viral infection has been eradicated through vaccination worldwide?

  • A) Measles
  • B) Rubella
  • C) Smallpox
  • D) Chikungunya virus infection
C) Smallpox Explanation

13. What is another name for rabies?

  • A) Malaria
  • B) Cholera
  • C) Hydrophobia
  • D) Influenza
C) Hydrophobia Explanation

14. What does HIV stand for?

  • A) Human Immunodeficiency Virus
  • B) Human Infectious Virus
  • C) Highly Infectious Variant
  • D) Human Immune Virus
A) Human Immunodeficiency Virus Explanation

15. What is the other name for the Oral Poliovirus Vaccine?

  • A) IPV
  • B) Sabin Vaccine
  • C) Trivalent Vaccine
  • D) Salk Vaccine
B) Sabin Vaccine Explanation

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