Which of the following conditions is NOT caused by a virus?
microbiology, candidiasis, dental hygiene exam prep

Which of the following conditions is NOT caused by a virus?

Which of the following conditions is NOT caused by a virus?

(A.) Hand-foot-mouth disease
(B.) Herpes labialis
(C.) Infectious mononucleosis
(D.) Candidiasis

microbiology, candidiasis, dental hygiene exam prep

Answer: (D.) Candidiasis

Candidiasis is caused by the fungus Candida albicans.

Herpes labialis is caused by a group of viruses called human herpes viruses.

Hand foot mouth disease is caused by the Coxsachie virus.

Infectious mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.

NOTE:  it is important to memorize if a condition is of fungal, viral, or bacterial origin.

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Claire Jeong, RDH, MS
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