What are a few names of viruses?
* Influenza virus: This virus causes the flu, a respiratory illness that can range from mild to severe.* Coronaviruses: This family of viruses includes the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as other viruses that cause the common cold.
* Measles virus: This virus causes measles, a highly contagious respiratory illness that can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia and encephalitis.
* Mumps virus: This virus causes mumps, a viral infection of the salivary glands that can cause swelling and pain.
* Rubella virus: This virus causes rubella, also known as German measles, a mild viral infection that can be dangerous for pregnant women, as it can cause birth defects.
* Varicella-zoster virus: This virus causes chickenpox, a common childhood illness that is characterized by an itchy rash, as well as shingles, a painful rash that can occur later in life.
* Poliovirus: This virus causes polio, a paralytic disease that can lead to permanent disability or even death.
* Rabies virus: This virus causes rabies, a fatal disease of the central nervous system that is transmitted through the bite of an infected animal.
* Hepatitis A virus: This virus causes hepatitis A, a liver infection that can range from mild to severe.
* Hepatitis B virus: This virus causes hepatitis B, a liver infection that can lead to chronic liver disease and liver cancer.
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