Question

Which of these diseases is not caused by bacteria?
(a) cholera
(b) hepatitis
(c) tuberculosis
(d) typhoid

Answer 1

Cholera is a bacterial infection caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with Vibrio cholerae.

Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella typhi bacteria.

Tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Measles is caused by virus paramyxovirus.

Heavy alcohol use, toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions can cause hepatitis. However, hepatitis is often caused by a virus.

Thus, the correct answer is (b) hepatitis