Which of the following is not a viral disease?
Correct answer: C. Tetanus
- A. Cowpox
- B. Mumps
- C. Tetanus
- D. Small pox
Explanation
Tetanus is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, whereas cowpox, mumps, and smallpox are viral diseases. Students may choose cowpox because its name suggests an animal-associated bacterial infection, but it is caused by a poxvirus. The bacterial nature of tetanus makes option c the non-viral disease.
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