Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
Which of the following is a pair of viral diseases?
A
common cold, AIDS
B
dysentery, common cold
C
typhoid, tuberculosis
D
ringworm, AIDS
Answer
common cold, AIDS
Explanation
Solution
Common cold is a viral disease. It is caused by Rhino viruses. It causes fever & pains all over the body and affects the nose, throat and air passages. AIDS (Acquired immuno deficiency syndrome) is a disorder of cell mediated immune system of the body It is caused by HIV (Human immunodeficency virus). HIV is a retrovirus that attacks helper T-cells.