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Cholera is caused by a ________.

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Virus
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Bacteria
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Fungi
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Protozoan
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Solution

The correct option is B Bacteria
Cholera is an infectious disease, that causes severe watery diarrhea, leading to dehydration. If untreated, it may lead to the death of the person. Cholera is caused by consuming contaminated food or water. The bacteria responsible for causing the disease is a bacterium, called Vibrio cholerae. The disease is most common in places with poor sanitation, crowding, war, and famine.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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