Pulmonary tuberculosis is caused by

Corynebacterium diphtheriae

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Corona virus

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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Rhinovirus

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The correct option is C
Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It affects the lungs and the pleura. The bacteria destroy parts of the lung tissue, and the tissue is replaced by fibrous connective tissue.

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