Which of following is a pair of viral diseases?

Which of following is a pair of viral diseases?
  1. Typhoid, Tuberculosis
  2. Ringworm, AIDS
  3. Common Cold, AIDS
  4. Dysentery, Common Cold

Solution

Both Common Cold and AIDS are caused by viruses: Common Cold is primarily caused by rhinoviruses and is a viral respiratory infection. AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is caused by the HIV virus (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), which attacks the immune system.

Asked in: NEET 2009 (Mains)

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