Multiple choice

Measles is caused by

  1. virus

  2. bacteria

  3. fungus

  4. amoebae

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Measles is caused by the measles virus, a highly contagious RNA virus. It causes fever, rash, and respiratory symptoms. Like influenza, it is viral in origin, not bacterial, fungal, or protozoan.