Which of the Following is a Mismatched Pair

Question

Which of the following is a mismatched pair?
A) herpes simplex virus 2-genital lesions
B) varicella-zoster virus-chickenpox, shingles
C) papillomavirus-genital warts
D) variola major virus-smallpox
E) None of the examples are mismatched.

Accepted Answer

All the pairs correctly match the virus with the disease or condition it causes: herpes simplex virus 2 with genital lesions, varicella-zoster virus with chickenpox and shingles, papillomavirus with genital warts, and variola major virus with smallpox.