Question

Which of the following lists different kinds of viruses? A. strep throat, influenza, and chicken pox B. chicken pox, food poisoning, and athlete's foot C. influenza, chicken pox, and colds D. athlete's foot, strep throat, and colds

Answer 1

The answer is C. influenza, chicken pox, and colds because influenza, chicken pox, and colds (called rhinovirus) are all caused by viruses. Food poisoning is not a virus, athlete's foot is a fungal infection, and strep throat is a bacterial infection.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. Influenza, chicken pox and colds.

They are all viruses. Strep throat, athlete's food and food poisoning are all bacteria related infections. Viruses cannot be treated with such thinks as antibiotics whereas bacterial infections can. Viruses affect our immune systems and can be prevented by vaccines and immunizations.