Question

Which of the following are viral diseases?
(A) Yellow fever
(B) Hepatitis B
(C) Chickenpox
(D) Rabies
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), and (D) only
• B. (A), (B), and (C) only
• C. (B), (C), and (D) only
• D. (A), (B), (C), and (D)

Hint:

Consider the pathogens responsible for each disease to identify their viral origins.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The following diseases are of viral origin:
- Yellow fever: Aedes mosquito-borne, caused by the Yellow fever virus, targeting the liver and potentially causing jaundice.
- Hepatitis B: Resulting from the Hepatitis B virus, it impacts the liver, potentially progressing to chronic liver disease or cancer.
- Chickenpox: Caused by the Varicella-zoster virus, manifesting as itchy blisters and capable of reactivating as shingles.
- Rabies: Caused by the Rabies virus, transmitted via animal bites, it attacks the nervous system, leading to fatal encephalitis if left untreated.