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1. Introduction to Microbiology
Introduction to Microbiology
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Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus and typically lasts 5–10 days?
A
Salmonellosis
B
Influenza
C
Strep throat
D
Tuberculosis
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Step 1: Identify the nature of each disease listed. Determine whether each disease is caused by a virus, bacteria, or other pathogens.
Step 2: Recall that Salmonellosis is caused by the bacterium Salmonella, so it is a bacterial infection, not viral.
Step 3: Recognize that Influenza is caused by the influenza virus, making it a viral infection. It typically lasts about 5–10 days.
Step 4: Understand that Strep throat is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes, so it is bacterial, not viral.
Step 5: Know that Tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is also bacterial, not viral.
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