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Which of the following is an infectious disease?
Which of the following is an infectious disease?
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The correct option is C Diptheria
- Infectious diseases are those diseases which are caused by microorganisms like fungi, bacteria, virus, parasites.
- Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheria. It affects the mucous membrane of the throat and upper respiratory tract. Coronary thrombosis is caused due to accumulation of cholesterol in the walls of arteries.
- Cancer is caused by mutation, radiation, etc. Diabetes mellitus is caused by insufficient production of insulin.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Diphtheria.'
- Infectious diseases are those diseases which are caused by microorganisms like fungi, bacteria, virus, parasites.
- Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheria. It affects the mucous membrane of the throat and upper respiratory tract. Coronary thrombosis is caused due to accumulation of cholesterol in the walls of arteries.
- Cancer is caused by mutation, radiation, etc. Diabetes mellitus is caused by insufficient production of insulin.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Diphtheria.'
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