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Bacillus haemophilus causes

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Influenza
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Pneumonia
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A form of meningitis in young children
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Whooping cough
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Solution

The correct option is B Influenza
Bacillus haemophilus or Bacillus influenzae is a Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacteria that causes influenza disease. It was first described by Richard Pfeiffer during an influenza pandemic. It is usually present in the upper respiratory tract and causes otitis media, epiglottitis, and meningitis.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Influenza.'

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