wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The disease caused by a bacterium is

A
Amoebic dysentery
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Arthritis
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Diabetes
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Diphtheria
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D Diphtheria

Diphtheria is an infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Symptoms include a sore throat, fever, barking cough, a grey or white patches develop in the throat. Diphtheria is usually spread between people by direct contact or through the air. It may also be spread by contaminated objects. So, the correct answer is 'Diphtheria'.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Communicable Diseases
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon