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Causative agent of T.B is

A

Salmonella

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Mycobacterium

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Streptococcus

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D

Pneumococcus

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Solution

The correct option is A

Mycobacterium


  • Tuberculosis(T.B) is an infectious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body

  • Most people infected with the bacteria that cause tuberculosis don't have symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they usually include a cough (sometimes blood-tinged), weight loss, night sweats and fever.

  • Hence causative agent of T.B is Mycobacterium.

  • So, the correct answer is 'Mycobacterium'.


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