An acute, contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus is:

A) tuberculosis.
B) influenza.
C) pertussis.
D) epistaxis.


B
Explanation:
A) Tuberculosis is caused by the tubercle bacillus, a bacteria.
B) Correct.
C) Pertussis is caused by a bacteria.
D) Epistaxis is a nosebleed.

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