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Approximately one person dies every 18 second worldwide due to tuberculosis. Why does TB not have any vaccine developed to fight the pandemic?


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Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria.

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Vaccines developed were unsuccessful.

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Vaccines are developed against viruses.

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Tuberculosis affects the lungs and nasal vaccines are ineffective.

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Solution

The correct options are
A

Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria.


C

Vaccines are developed against viruses.


Vaccines are made to gain immunity against diseases caused by viruses. Tuberculosis is a disease that is caused by Mycobacterium. Tuberculosis is treated by using a lengthy antibiotic course consisting of some of the strongest antibiotics.


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