#1
Which of the following diseases is caused by the Ebola virus?
Ebola hemorrhagic fever
ExplanationEbola virus causes severe hemorrhagic fever.
#2
What is the primary target of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
Immune system
ExplanationHIV primarily attacks and weakens the immune system.
#3
Which virus is responsible for causing Dengue fever?
Dengue virus
ExplanationDengue fever is caused by the Dengue virus.
#4
Which of the following is a vaccine-preventable viral disease?
Measles
ExplanationMeasles can be prevented by vaccination.
#5
Which virus causes chickenpox?
Varicella-zoster virus
ExplanationChickenpox is caused by the Varicella-zoster virus.
#6
What is the common name for the virus Varicella-zoster?
Chickenpox virus
ExplanationVaricella-zoster virus is commonly known as the Chickenpox virus.
#7
What is the causative agent of hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C virus
ExplanationHepatitis C is caused by the Hepatitis C virus.
#8
What is the family name of the virus that causes COVID-19?
Coronaviridae
ExplanationCOVID-19 is caused by the Coronavirus, belonging to the Coronaviridae family.
#9
What is the primary mode of transmission of the Zika virus?
Mosquito bites
ExplanationZika virus is primarily transmitted through mosquito bites.
#10
Which virus causes infectious mononucleosis?
Epstein-Barr virus
ExplanationInfectious mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.
#11
Which virus is responsible for causing SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)?
SARS-CoV
ExplanationSARS is caused by the SARS coronavirus.
#12
What is the family name of the virus responsible for causing yellow fever?
Flaviviridae
ExplanationYellow fever is caused by viruses belonging to the Flaviviridae family.
#13
Which virus is associated with causing cervical cancer?
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
ExplanationHPV is associated with the development of cervical cancer.
#14
What is the causative agent of smallpox?
Variola virus
ExplanationSmallpox is caused by the Variola virus.
#15
Which virus causes hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS)?
Hantavirus
ExplanationHFRS is caused by the Hantavirus.
#16
Which virus is responsible for causing Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)?
MERS-CoV
ExplanationMERS is caused by the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus.