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Multiple Choice
Which pathogen causes influenza in humans?
A
Streptococcus pyogenes
B
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
C
Influenza virus (Orthomyxoviridae)
D
Rhinovirus
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Identify the type of pathogen responsible for influenza in humans by understanding the nature of the disease. Influenza is a viral respiratory infection, so the causative agent must be a virus.
Review the options given: Streptococcus pyogenes is a bacterium known for causing strep throat, not influenza.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a bacterium that causes atypical pneumonia, not influenza.
Rhinovirus is a virus that causes the common cold, which is different from influenza.
Recognize that the Influenza virus, belonging to the family Orthomyxoviridae, is the correct pathogen responsible for causing influenza in humans.