Examples of Viruses

• What virus causes the common cold?

  Rhinovirus
• Which virus is responsible for causing influenza (flu)?

  Influenza virus
• What is the name of the virus that causes HIV/AIDS?

  HIV
• What virus causes chickenpox?

  Varicella-zoster virus
• Which virus causes the disease known as measles?

  Measles virus
• What is the name of the virus that causes COVID-19?

  SARS-CoV-2
• What virus causes smallpox?

  Variola virus
• Which virus causes hepatitis B?

  Hepatitis B virus
• What is the name of the virus that causes the Zika virus disease?

  Zika virus
• What virus causes the disease known as Ebola?

  Ebola virus