Question

B.C.G. vaccine is used against

• A. T.B
• B. Leprosy
• C. Food poisoning
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A

T.B

The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Tuberculosis (T.B) is a bacterial infection that is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
2. This bacterium targets the alveolar sacs of the lungs which leads to fluid secretion within them causing breathlessness in individuals.
3. The vaccine administered prevent to T.B is Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG).

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Leprosy is also called Henson's disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae.
2. The vaccine BCG along with attenuated leprosy bacteria was observed to have a positive effect on the disease.

Option C:

1. Food poisoning usually occurs when contaminated food is consumed.
2. There are no vaccines that are effective against food poisoning.

Final answer: B.C.G. vaccine is used against T.B.