Sorter's disease is caused by:

Bacteria

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Fungi

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Virus

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Algae

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Solution

The correct option is A
Bacteria

The wool industry is one of the most important means of livelihood for many people. The sorter's job is very risky as they might get infected by a bacterium, anthrax, which causes a fatal blood disease called sorter's disease. Such types of diseases are called occupational hazards.

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