Which of the following is a pair of viral diseases?
Correct answer: A. Common Cold, AIDS
- A. Common Cold, AIDS
- B. Dysentery, Common Cold
- C. Typhoid, Tuberculosis
- D. Ringworm, AIDS
Explanation
The common cold is a viral disease. It is caused by Rhinoviruses. It causes fever and pain all over the body and affects the nose, throat, and air passages. AIDS(Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a disorder of the cell-mediated immune system of the body. It is caused by HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus). HIV is a retrovirus that attacks helper T cells.
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