Diphtheria is caused by ________.

nematodes

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bacteria

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virus

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none of these.

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Solution

The correct option is B bacteria
Diphtheria is a serious disease caused by bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheria. It commonly attacks mucous membrane of nose, throat and tonsils. The symptoms include high fever, sore throat, difficulty in breathing, etc.

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Diphtheria is characterised by

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