What is the causative agent of Tuberculosis?

Salmonella

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Mycobacterium

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Streptococcus

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Pneumococcus

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Solution

The correct option is B
Mycobacterium

Mycobacterium is a pathogenic bacterial species of the family mycobacteriaceae and the causative agent of most cases of tuberculosis.

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