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What is responsible for diphtheria and influenza?

What is responsible for diphtheria and influenza? Correct Answer Bacteria and virus respectively

The correct answer is Bacteria and virus respectively.

Key Points

  • Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make a toxin (poison). 
  • Influenza viruses belong to the family Orthomyxoviridiae, which is characterized by a single-stranded and segmented RNA genome.
  • Diphtheria bacteria spread from person to person, usually through respiratory droplets, like from coughing or sneezing.
  • Diphtheria currently occurs most often in sub-Saharan Africa, India, and Indonesia.

Additional Information

Some bacterial and viral diseases:

  • Corona - COVID-19 virus
  • Smallpox - Virus
  • Malaria - Protozoa
  • Flu - Virus
  • Cholera - Bacteria
  • Leprosy - Bacteria
  • Tuberculosis - Bacteria

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