Q. Which of the following diseases is / are caused by Virus and are also Neglected Tropical Diseases?

1. Denue
2. Rabies
3. Schistosomiasis
4. Chagas disease

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1, 2
Notes: Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the Dengue virus, prevalent in India, Asia, Latin America, and Australia. Rabies, caused by the Rabies virus, primarily occurs in Asia and Africa. Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease caused by the Schistosoma parasite, is mainly found in Sub-Saharan Africa. Chagas disease, caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, is primarily present in Latin America.

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