Question

Which of the following diseases is not caused by viruses?

• A. Mumps
• B. AIDS
• C. Tuberculosis
• D. Rabies

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Tuberculosis

The correct option is C.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. The virus is a microscopic infectious entity that replicates in the host body only.
2. They infect all living forms like bacterial cells, plants, and animal cells.
3. Option c is correct because tuberculosis is not caused by viruses.
4. Tuberculosis is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A

Mumps is caused by mump viruses that belong to paramyxoviruses.

Option B

AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus that attacks the immune system.

Option D

Rabies is also caused by Rabies viruses that belong to order mononegavirales.

Final answer: Tuberculosis is not caused by the virus.