Question

Which one of the following is not a viral disease?

• A. Dengue
• B. AIDS
• C. Typhoid
• D. Influenza

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Typhoid

The correct option is C.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. Typhoid illness is caused by Salmonella typhi, a bacteria.
2. This virus primarily affects children.
3. Typhoid is spread through the contamination of infected people or bacteria-infested food and water.

The explanation for the incorrect option:

Option A:

Dengue fever, often known as break-bone fever, is caused by the dengue virus.

Option B:

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome).

Option D:

The influenza virus causes influenza, sometimes known as the flu.

Final answer: Typhoid is not a viral disease.