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Question

Which among the following is a disease caused by virus?

The correct answer is
Typhoid

The question asks to identify which disease among the choices is caused by a virus.

Disease Causes Overview

It is important to understand the causative agents for common diseases:

  • Cholera: This is a bacterial infection caused by Vibrio cholerae.
  • Typhoid: This is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella Typhi.
  • Dysentery: This condition can be caused by bacteria (like Shigella) or parasites (like Entamoeba histolytica).
  • Tuberculosis: This is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Selected Answer Justification

Based on the common etiological agents, none of the listed diseases are primarily viral. However, following the provided answer choice, Typhoid is identified.

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