Question

To what family of viruses does rubella come from and how is it transmitted? a) Retroviridae, through sexual contact b) Togaviridae, through respiratory droplets c) Herpesviridae, through blood d) Flaviviridae, through contaminated food

Answer 1

Rubella belongs to the Togaviridae family of viruses and is transmitted through respiratory droplets. Therefore, the correct option is B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The rubella virus, a member of the Togaviridae family, is the cause of rubella. RNA viruses that are enclosed and single-stranded belong to this family. When an infected individual coughs or sneezes, respiratory droplets are the main way that rubella is spread.

Congenital rubella syndrome can result from the virus if it infects a pregnant woman early in her pregnancy and passes through the placenta to the developing foetus. In contrast to some of the other viral families mentioned, blood, contaminated food, and sexual contact are not the main ways that Rubella is spread.

Controlling the virus's spread and putting preventive measures in place depend on understanding the route of transmission.

Therefore, the correct option is B.