Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Entry Exam
Which disease is caused by a bacterium?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Strep throat is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes. Unlike mumps, which is a viral infection, AIDS caused by the HIV virus, and the common cold usually caused by rhinoviruses, strep throat is specifically a bacterial infection that can be treated with antibiotics.