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Which pathogen is responsible for causing tuberculosis?

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Shigella
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Vibrio cholerae
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Mycobacterium tuberculae
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Salmonella typhi
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Solution

The correct option is C Mycobacterium tuberculae
Tuberculosis is an infectious or contagious disease that mainly affects our lungs. It is caused by a pathogen called Mycobacterium tuberculae. It can become life threatening incase it is not treated well.

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