Question

Which of the following are types of disease-causing agents?

• A. Viruses, bacteria and fungi
• B. Measles, mumps and chicken pox
• C. Cholesterol, saturated fats and helminthes
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Viruses, bacteria and fungi

The correct option is A:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Viruses cause a number of diseases such as AIDS (HIV virus), Coronavirus disease (Corona virus), etc.
2. Bacteria causes a number of diseases as well. Examples can be Pneumonia, typhoid, etc.
3. Fungi causes diseases such as valley fever, pneumonia, etc.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

1. Measles, mumps, and chicken pox are communicable diseases caused by certain viruses.
2. They are not causative agents.

Option C:

1. Helminthes cause certain diseases like ascariasis.
2. Cholesterol and saturated fats are not disease-causing agents.

Final answer: Viruses, bacteria, and fungi are types of disease-causing agents.