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Which of the following is caused by viru...

Which of the following is caused by virus?

A

Diphtheria

B

Typhoid

C

Tuberculosis

D

Polio

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To determine which of the following diseases is caused by a virus, we will analyze each option provided: 1. **Diphtheria**: - Diphtheria is caused by bacteria, specifically *Corynebacterium diphtheriae*. Therefore, this option is incorrect as it is not a viral disease. 2. **Typhoid**: - Typhoid fever is also caused by bacteria, namely *Salmonella typhi*. Thus, this option is also incorrect since it is not caused by a virus. 3. **Tuberculosis**: - Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria, specifically *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*. Hence, this option is incorrect as well since it is not a viral disease. 4. **Polio**: - Polio, or poliomyelitis, is caused by a virus known as the poliovirus. This makes polio the correct option, as it is indeed a viral disease. **Conclusion**: The disease caused by a virus among the options provided is **Polio**. ---
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