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10 grade science

Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?(a) Typhoid(b) Cholera(c) Influenza(d) Diphtheria

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To determine which disease is caused by a virus, let's go over each option:

(a) Typhoid – Typhoid fever is caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi, so it is not viral.

(b) Cholera – Cholera is caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae, so it is also not viral.

(c) Influenza – Influenza is caused by the influenza virus. This is the viral disease among the options.

(d) Diphtheria – Diphtheria is caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae, so it is not viral.

The correct answer is (c) Influenza, as it is caused by a virus.