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Which one of the following viruses used to be responsible for highly infectious disease Smallpox ?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Adenovirus” option2=”Variola virus” option3=”Aichi virus” option4=”Coxsackie virus” correct=”option2″]<\/p>\n

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\nSmallpox was a devastating infectious disease caused by the Variola virus. It was eradicated globally by 1980 due to a successful vaccination campaign led by the World Health Organization.
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\nThe Variola virus is a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus, which also includes vaccinia virus and monkeypox virus. Smallpox caused a characteristic rash, fever, and often led to severe scarring or death.
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\nAdenoviruses cause various illnesses, primarily respiratory infections. Aichi virus is an enterovirus linked to gastroenteritis. Coxsackie viruses are also enteroviruses known for causing hand, foot, and mouth disease, and other conditions.
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Which one of the following viruses used to be responsible for highly infectious disease Smallpox ? [amp_mcq option1=”Adenovirus” option2=”Variola virus” option3=”Aichi virus” option4=”Coxsackie virus” correct=”option2″] This question was previously asked in UPSC NDA-2 – 2021 Download PDFAttempt Online Smallpox was a devastating infectious disease caused by the Variola virus. It was eradicated globally by 1980 … <\/p>\n

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