CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
190
You visited us 190 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Tuberculosis can be prevented by which vaccine ________

A
DPT
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
BCG
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
TTT
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
All of the above
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B BCG
The only available vaccine is BCG (Bacillus Calmette Guerin). It decreases the risk of getting the infection by 20% and the risk of infection turning into disease by nearly 60%.

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