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A disease which causes maximum deaths in children is

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Diphtheria
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Measles
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Tuberculosis
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Whooping cough
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Solution

The correct option is C Tuberculosis

  • Tuberculosis is an infectious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body. The symptoms of active TB is a chronic cough with blood-containing sputum, fever, night sweats, and weight loss.
    • Tuberculosis responsible for causing maximum deaths in children. If not diagnosed and treated at early stages.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Tuberculosis'.


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