Which pathogen is responsible for causing tuberculosis?
A
Shigella
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B
Vibrio cholerae
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C
Mycobacterium tuberculae
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D
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.