Biology Acellular Life UHS 2024
PMDC Verified Question 16 of 70
The causative organism of measles is:
A
Poxivirus
B
Paramyxovirus
C
Picornovirus
D
Paporivirus
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option B: Paramyxovirus
Concept:

Clinical diseases are directly mapped to specific viral families based on pathogenesis and taxonomy.

Solution:

  • Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus belonging to the Paramyxovirus family (specifically, the Morbillivirus genus).


Why other options are incorrect:

  • Poxivirus: Causes smallpox and cowpox.
  • Picornovirus: Causes polio and Hepatitis A.
  • Paporivirus (Papillomavirus): Causes warts and cervical cancer.

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