Multiple choice

Which of the following viral diseases are caused by double-stranded DNA viruses?

P. Morbilli Q. Epidemic parotitis R. Varicella S. Red plague

  1. P and Q

  2. P and R

  3. Q and R

  4. Q and S

  5. R and S
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Varicella is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), an enveloped double-stranded DNA virus, and red plague is caused by the variola virus, a double-stranded DNA virus of the Poxviridae family.

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