Which of the following is a respiratory disease caused by a coronavirus? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a respiratory disease caused by a coronavirus?
A. COVID-19
B. Tuberculosis
C. Pneumonia caused by Streptococcus
D. Influenza
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2, a novel coronavirus. Tuberculosis is bacterial (Mycobacterium). Influenza is caused by influenza viruses (Orthomyxoviridae), not coronavirus. Pneumonia can be bacterial or viral, but the question specifies Streptococcus which is bacterial. COVID-19 emerged in 2019, causing a global pandemic, primarily affecting the respiratory system.

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