Tuberculosis is caused by

Clostridium

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Mycobacterium

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Vibrio cholerae

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Salmonella typhi

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The correct option is B Mycobacterium
Tuberculosis is a dangerous disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium. It is also called as TB. It is spread through the air. It is contagious, It mainly affects the lungs. It causes the inflammation of the alveoli of the lungs. Symptoms include tiredness, losing weight, fever, night sweats.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Mycobacterium.'

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