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Published on: August 14, 2026
Which of the following groups of diseases is caused by viruses?
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Every disease in this group is caused by a specific virus:
• Mumps: Caused by the Mumps virus (Paramyxovirus).
• Smallpox: Caused by the Variola virus.
• Herpes: Caused by the Herpes simplex virus (HSV).
• Influenza: Caused by Influenza viruses (Type A, B, or C).
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