Question

Which statement is about the flu?
A. It is a bacterial disease.
B. There is never a fever associated with the flu.
C. It is less serious than the cold virus.
D. It is spread by contact with infected people or objects.
It is spread by contact with infected people or objects.

Answer 1

Correct — D is the right answer. Influenza is caused by a virus (not bacteria) and is commonly spread by respiratory droplets and by touching infected people or contaminated objects (fomites). The flu often causes fever and can be more serious than the common cold.