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Diphtheria is...

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Diphtheria is a type of ___ disease.

A

non-communicable

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degenerative

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C

allergic

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communicable

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Solution

The correct option is D
communicable

Diphtheria is a communicable disease caused by bacteria. The mode of transmission for this disease is air. It affects the throat and causes general discomfort.

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