The drug which is used to cure diseases caused by microbes or microorganisms is called as an:

antibiotic

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antimicrobial

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antifungal

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B antimicrobial
The drug which is used to cure diseases caused by microbes or microorganisms is called as an antimicrobial. Microorganisms like fungi, bacteria and virus cause variety of diseases in human beings. Antimicrobials kill or stop the growth of these microorganisms.

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