Multiple Choice
Which term describes the mechanism by which an enveloped virus exits a host cell?
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Acellular Infectious Agents: Viruses, Viroids & Prions
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Which medical term specifically refers to a disease caused by a virus?
A
Mycosis
B
Virosis
C
Prionopathy
D
Bacteriosis
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Understand the meaning of each medical term: 'Mycosis' refers to diseases caused by fungi, 'Prionopathy' refers to diseases caused by prions (infectious proteins), and 'Bacteriosis' refers to diseases caused by bacteria.
Recognize that the term for diseases caused by viruses is 'Virosis'.
Recall that viruses are distinct infectious agents that require a specific term to describe diseases they cause, which is 'Virosis'.
Confirm that 'Virosis' is the correct term by comparing it with the other options and their associated pathogens.
Conclude that the medical term specifically referring to a disease caused by a virus is 'Virosis'.
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