Viral Infections and Associated Complications Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on common cold, Zika, HPV, and more. Test your grasp on viral infections and complications in this engaging quiz!

#1

Which virus causes the common cold?

Influenza virus
Rhinovirus
HIV
Herpes simplex virus
1 answered
#2

What is the main target of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the body?

Liver cells
T lymphocytes (CD4 cells)
Red blood cells
Pancreatic cells
1 answered
#3

Which virus is responsible for causing chickenpox?

Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
1 answered
#4

Which virus is responsible for causing dengue fever?

Chikungunya virus
Yellow fever virus
Dengue virus
West Nile virus
1 answered
#5

Which virus is associated with the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer)?

Hepatitis A virus
Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis C virus
Hepatitis D virus
1 answered
#6

What is the primary mode of transmission for the Zika virus?

Airborne transmission
Vector-borne transmission (mosquitoes)
Direct contact
Waterborne transmission
1 answered
#7

Which viral infection is associated with the development of cervical cancer?

Hepatitis B
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Varicella-zoster virus
Epstein-Barr virus
1 answered
#8

Which viral infection is associated with the development of infectious mononucleosis (kissing disease)?

Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
Influenza virus
Varicella-zoster virus
1 answered
#9

What is the causative agent of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)?

Hantavirus
Coronavirus
Rotavirus
Norovirus
1 answered
#10

What is the primary mode of transmission for the hepatitis A virus?

Bloodborne transmission
Vector-borne transmission (mosquitoes)
Fecal-oral transmission
Airborne transmission
1 answered
#11

Which viral infection is commonly associated with the development of cold sores or fever blisters?

Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
Influenza virus
Hepatitis C virus
1 answered
#12

What is the incubation period for the measles virus?

2-5 days
1-2 weeks
1 month
3-6 months
1 answered
#13

Which antiviral medication is commonly used for the treatment of influenza?

Acyclovir
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
Ribavirin
Zidovudine
1 answered
#14

In which organ does the hepatitis C virus primarily replicate?

Liver
Lungs
Kidneys
Spleen
1 answered
#15

Which antiretroviral drug is commonly used for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV infection?

Lamivudine
Zidovudine
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)
Efavirenz
1 answered
#16

What is the mode of transmission for the Ebola virus?

Airborne transmission
Vector-borne transmission (mosquitoes)
Direct contact with bodily fluids
Waterborne transmission
1 answered
#17

Which antiviral drug is used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections?

Acyclovir
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
Ribavirin
Zanamivir
1 answered

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