Question

Which of the following sets includes the bacterial disease?

• A. Diphtheria, leprosy, plague
• B. Malaria, leprosy, plague
• C. Tetanus, tuberculosis, measles
• D. Malaria, mumps, poliomyelitis

Answer 1

The correct option is A Diphtheria, leprosy, plague

Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection usually affecting the mucous membranes of your nose and throat. Diphtheria is caused by the Corynebacterium diphtheriae bacterium. Leprosy also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic infection caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Plague is a bacterial disease, caused by Yersinia pestis, which primarily affects wild rodents. It is spread from one rodent to another by fleas. Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease of humans and other animals caused by parasitic protozoans. Tetanus (lockjaw) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani. Tuberculosis, or TB, is an infectious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which most commonly affects the lungs. Measles also known as rubeola is a highly contagious infection caused by the measles virus. Mumps is a highly contagious infection spread by a paramyxovirus. Poliomyelitis often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.