Common Viral Diseases in Humans

The video provides an overview of various viral diseases, including their causes, symptoms, and prevention methods. It covers the common cold, measles, swine flu, hepatitis, AIDS, dengue, and chickenpox, highlighting the viruses responsible and the ways to manage or prevent these infections.

What is the primary reason viruses are considered obligatory parasites?

• They can survive in any environment.

• They are larger than bacteria.

• They require a host cell to replicate.

• They can reproduce independently.

Which virus is responsible for causing the common cold?

• Rhinovirus

• Rubeola virus

• Influenza virus

• Varicella zoster virus

What is a characteristic symptom of measles?

• Koplik's spots inside the mouth

• Dark urine

• Blister-like rashes

• Muscle and joint pains

How is swine flu primarily confirmed?

• ELISA test

• Liver function test

• Real-time PCR on throat swab samples

• Blood test

Which type of hepatitis is sexually transmitted?

• Hepatitis A

• All of the above

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

What is the causative agent of AIDS?

• Dengue virus

• Varicella zoster virus

• HIV

• H1N1 influenza virus

Which mosquito is responsible for transmitting dengue?

• Anopheles mosquito

• Culex mosquito

• Aedes mosquito

• None of the above