Anthrax is a .......... disease.

Fungal

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Bacterial

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Viral

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Bacterial
Anthrax is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It mainly spreads from the spores of bacteria. Swelling in the body and reduced milk in cattle's are seen. It is also used as bio-weapon.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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