Which of the following viruses is suspected of being a cause of diabetes mellitus?
A) coxsackie A virus
B) coxsackie B virus
C) echoviruses
D) enteroviruses
E) hepatitis A

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Coxsackie B virus is suspected of being a cause of diabetes mellitus. Studies have shown that this virus can infect pancreatic islet cells and destroy insulin-secreting beta cells, leading to the development of Type 1 diabetes.

Which of the Following Viruses Is Suspected of Being a Cause