Foot and mouth disease of animals is caused by ______________.

Bacterium

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Protozoan

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Virus

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Worm

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Solution

The correct option is C Virus
Foot and mouth disease is a contagious viral infection common in young children characterized by a sore mouth. It is caused by the virus coxsackievirus.

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