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The branch of science dealing with the transmission of communicable diseases is called as

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Epidemiology
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Etiology
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Immunology
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Angiology
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Solution

The correct option is A Epidemiology
The organised study of a topic or knowledge is known as science. The different fields of study are classified as the branches of science. The study of diseases and its transmission is known as epidemiology. This is the branch of medical biology which also deals with the preventive and treatment measures like the vaccines, drugs, antibiotics, etc which help in reducing the transmission of the diseases.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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