Which of the following pathogens causes Tuberculosis _________.
A
Virus
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B
Bacterium
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C
Protozoan
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D
Malnutrition
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Solution
The correct option is B Bacterium Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a contagious infection that usually attacks your lungs.