Identify the disease caused by bacteria from the following
A
Amoebic dysentery
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B
Arthritis
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C
Beri-beri
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D
Diphtheria
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Solution
The correct option is D Diphtheria Amoebic dysentery is caused by Entamoeba histolytica, a protozoan parasite. Arthritis is an inflammation of joints. It is caused by attack on immune system, injury or metabolic abnormalities. Beriberi is a disease caused by a vitamin B1 deficiency. Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae.