Question detail
What type of disease is measles classified as?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. Bacterial disease
- B. Viral disease
- C. Fungal disease
- D. Parasitic disease
Answer
The correct option is Viral disease because it matches the approved biology in Viral diseases within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is Viral disease because it stays accurate for Viral diseases in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain that measles is a serious illness that can be fatal if complications arise and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding the Severity of Measles
Students often downplay the seriousness of measles, believing it is just a mild illness.
Students should emphasize that measles is a serious illness that can lead to fatal complications, reinforcing the importance of vaccination.
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