Bacterium which causes diphtheria belongs to

Bacillus

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Diplococcus

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Corynebacterium

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Vibrio

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Solution

The correct option is C Corynebacterium
Diphtheria is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae bacterium. It is most commonly spread through person-to-person contact or contact with items that have the bacteria on them. Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that affects the membranes of the throat and nose.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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