Zika virus
Zika virus ( 16 Questions)
Which of the following viruses is closely related to Zika virus?
Hepatitis A virus is not closely related to Zika virus. Hepatitis A is a virus that primarily affects the liver and is transmitted through contaminated food or water, not through mosquitoes like Zika virus.
Influenza virus is not closely related to Zika virus. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses and is spread through respiratory droplets.
Dengue virus is closely related to Zika virus. Both Zika and Dengue viruses are members of the Flaviviridae family and are transmitted by the same Aedes mosquito species.
Rotavirus is not closely related to Zika virus. Rotavirus is the leading cause of severe diarrhea in young children and is transmitted through the fecal-oral route, not through mosquitoes.
Choice A rationale:
Hepatitis A virus is not closely related to Zika virus. Hepatitis A is a virus that primarily affects the liver and is transmitted through contaminated food or water, not through mosquitoes like Zika virus.
Choice B rationale:
Influenza virus is not closely related to Zika virus. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses and is spread through respiratory droplets.
Choice C rationale:
Dengue virus is closely related to Zika virus. Both Zika and Dengue viruses are members of the Flaviviridae family and are transmitted by the same Aedes mosquito species.
Choice D rationale:
Rotavirus is not closely related to Zika virus. Rotavirus is the leading cause of severe diarrhea in young children and is transmitted through the fecal-oral route, not through mosquitoes.