Which highly contagious viral respiratory infection is commonly known as the flu?
A) West Nile virus
B) influenza
C) measles
D) mumps

Question

Which highly contagious viral respiratory infection is commonly known as the flu?​
A) ​West Nile virus
B) ​influenza
C) ​measles
D) ​mumps

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Influenza is commonly known as the flu and is a highly contagious viral respiratory infection. West Nile virus, measles, and mumps are also viral infections, but do not typically present with respiratory symptoms or have the same level of contagiousness as the flu.

Which Highly Contagious Viral Respiratory Infection Is Commonly Known as the Flu?​

Which Highly Contagious Viral Respiratory Infection Is Commonly Known as the Flu?