Which of the following is caused by a virus rather than a bacterium?
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Correct answer to question 131 (General Science): The common cold
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The common cold is caused by viruses, which is why antibiotics have no effect on it. Strep throat, tuberculosis, and most urinary tract infections are bacterial.
Updated: November 2026
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