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Which of the following pathogens causes Tuberculosis?

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Clostridium
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Streptococcus
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Mycobacterium
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Lactobaciilus
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Solution

The correct option is C Mycobacterium
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB). It is disseminated when a person with active tuberculosis in their lungs coughs or sneezes and someone else inhales the TB bacteria-laden droplets.

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