Which of the following is not true of measles?

A. It causes cell membranes to fuse to form syncytia.
B. It is a single-stranded nonenveloped RNA virus.
C. Its causative agent is a member of the Morbillivirus genus.
D. It is transmitted by respiratory droplets.
E. It is in the Paramyxovirus family.


Answer: B

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