Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List – I	List – II
A. Varicella zoster	1. Zika
B. Rhabdovirus	2. Poliomyelitis
C. Polio virus	3. Rabies
D. Zika virus	4. Chickenpox

1. A

   A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

2. B

   A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

3. C

   A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1

4. D

   A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

Appeared in: UPPSC 2022

Explanation

• The correct combination is A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1.
• Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the causative agent of Chickenpox, a common childhood illness characterized by a vesicular rash.
• Rhabdovirus is the family of viruses that includes the rabies virus, which causes rabies, a severe and often fatal neurological disease.
• Poliovirus is the agent responsible for Poliomyelitis (polio), an infectious disease that can lead to paralysis.
• Zika virus causes Zika virus disease, which is primarily transmitted by mosquitoes and can lead to birth defects if a pregnant woman is infected.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option B: This option incorrectly matches Varicella zoster with Rabies, Rhabdovirus with Poliomyelitis, Polio virus with Zika, and Zika virus with Chickenpox. None of these pairings are correct.
• Option C: This option incorrectly matches Rhabdovirus with Poliomyelitis and Polio virus with Rabies. While it correctly identifies the causes of Chickenpox and Zika, the swapped pairing for Rabies and Polio makes the entire option incorrect.
• Option D: This option incorrectly matches every single virus to the wrong disease. For example, it pairs Varicella zoster with Zika and Zika virus with Chickenpox.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Matching common viruses with the diseases they cause as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• Correctly identifying the causative virus is the first step in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases.
• Knowledge of these pairings is crucial for implementing appropriate public health measures, such as vaccination campaigns (e.g., Polio, Chickenpox) and vector control (e.g., Zika).
• Nurses play a key role in patient education regarding transmission, symptoms, and preventive measures for these viral infections.

How to Approach the Question

• This is a 'Match the Following' question. The goal is to pair each item in List-I with the correct item in List-II.
• Start by identifying the pairs you are most certain about. For example, you likely know that the Polio virus causes Poliomyelitis (C-2).
• Next, look at the given options. Find all the options that include the C-2 pairing. In this case, only option A has C-2.
• To be certain, verify the other pairs in that option. A-4 (Varicella zoster -> Chickenpox), B-3 (Rhabdovirus -> Rabies), and D-1 (Zika virus -> Zika) are all correct.
• This confirms that the entire combination in option A is correct. This method of elimination is often faster than checking every single pair in every option.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Matching common viruses with the diseases they cause.
• Stem keywords: Varicella zoster, Rhabdovirus, Polio virus, Zika virus, Chickenpox, Rabies, Poliomyelitis, Zika
• Lead-in keywords: Match, select the correct answer

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Reference Book

E6 Microbiology Essentials Sastry 4e Part 2 p. 102-104

E6 Medicine Harrison 22e Part 1 p. 1707-1709