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Jaundice, a pathological disease of liver is commonly due to

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Bacterium
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Virus
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Protozoan
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Helminth
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Solution

The correct option is B Virus
Jaundice is a yellowish pigmentation of the skin, the conjunctival membranes over the sclerae and other mucous membranes caused by the high blood bilirubin levels. Conditions that can cause jaundice include
  • Infections of the liver from a virus (hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D and hepatitis E) or a parasite.
  • Use of certain drugs
  • Liver damage
  • Gallstones
  • Blood disorders
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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