Question

Which one of the following is not a bacterial disease?

• A. Cholera
• B. Tuberculosis
• C. Anthrax
• D. Influenza

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Influenza

The correct option is D.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Influenza, also known as the flu, is a viral infection that causes the nose, throat, and lungs.
2. This disease can affect even newborn babies and children under five.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A

1. Cholera is a bacterial infection which is caused by Vibrio cholerae.
2. It is spread by drinking contaminated water.

Option B

1. The bacteria that causes tuberculosis is Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
2. Tuberculosis (TB) is a possibly deadly infectious disease affecting primarily the lungs.

Option C

1. Bacillus anthracis, a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria, causes anthrax (a serious infectious disease).
2. It has a wide range of effects on domestic and wild animals.

Final answer: Influenza is not a bacterial disease.