Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?

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Q: 14 (SSC/NA)

Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

SSC

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0,7,7,7,3,3,1

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{'diseases': [9, 0, 10, 7], 'virus': [4, 0, 0, 1], 'polimyletis': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'malaria': [5, 0, 2, 1], 'ring worm': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'whooping cough': [4, 0, 1, 0]}

Option 1: Poliomyelitis is caused by a virus. Poliomyelitis, also known as polio, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. The virus spreads from person to person mainly through the fecal-oral route, meaning it is transmitted through contaminated food and water. Poliomyelitis primarily affects the nervous system, leading to paralysis in severe cases. Vaccines are available to prevent polio.

Option 2: Malaria is caused by a parasite. Malaria is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes carrying the Plasmodium parasite.

Option 3: Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is caused by a bacteria called Bordetella pertussis, not a virus.

Option 4: Ringworm is not caused by a virus. It is a fungal infection of the skin.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1: Poliomyelitis.