Tuberculosis is caused by the ____________ bacterium.
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Streptococcus thermophilus

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Mycobacterium tuberculae

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Lactobacillus acidophilus

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Bifidobacterium lactis

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Solution

The correct option is B Mycobacterium tuberculae
Tuberculosisis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculae and spreads from one person to another person through air by spitting and prolonged contact with sharing materials of the patient.

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