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Name the disease which is caused by fungus.

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Cancer
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Parkinsons
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Typhoid
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Ergot
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Solution

The correct option is D Ergot
  • Ergot is a fungal disease of cereal grasses, especially rye, caused by species of the ascomycete fungus Claviceps.
  • Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella typhi bacteria.
  • Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nerve cells in the brain that produce dopamine. It is not caused by bacteria or fungi.
  • Cancer results when cellular changes cause the uncontrolled growth and division of cells, hence it is not caused by any infectious agent.

Hence answer is 'Ergot'

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