Identify major viral illnesses that affect humans

Question 1

What is the primary virus responsible for causing the common cold?

Answer 1

Rhinovirus

Question 2

True or False: Influenza is caused by a bacteria.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The virus that causes chickenpox is called ______.

Answer 3

Varicella zoster virus

Question 4

Which virus is known for causing severe respiratory illness and was a significant concern during the 2019 outbreak?

Answer 4

SARS-CoV-2

Question 5

What type of virus is HIV classified as?

Answer 5

Retrovirus

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by a virus? A) Measles B) Tuberculosis C) Hepatitis D) Mumps

Answer 6

B) Tuberculosis

Question 7

What is the main vector for the transmission of the Zika virus?

Answer 7

Aedes mosquitoes

Question 8

True or False: The Ebola virus is primarily transmitted through airborne particles.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the primary mode of transmission for the Hepatitis B virus?

Answer 9

Blood and bodily fluids

Question 10

Name one major complication associated with the measles virus.

Answer 10

Encephalitis