Which microbe causes diphtheria?

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Solution

The correct option is C Bacteria
Diphtheria is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. In greek, means a pair of a leather scroll. It is an upper respiratory tract infection. It is caused by the bacteria, which is gram positive in nature. It is characterised by a sore throat, low fever, etc. So, the correct answer is option C.

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