Question

Which one of the following is not a bacterial disease?

• A. Cholera
• B. Tuberculosis
• C. Anthrax
• D. Influenza

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Influenza

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct answer:

1. Influenza is an infection of the respiratory tract.
2. It is caused by the virus, Myxovirus influenzae.
3. The virus is airborne and enters the body through the nasal pathway.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A: Cholera is caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae.

Option B: Tuberculosis is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Option C: Anthrax is a disease that affects the bovine family animals and is also caused by the bacteria Bacillus anthracis.

Final answer: Influenza is not a bacterial disease.