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Different species of Mycobacterium cause

A

Syphilis and Diphtheria

B

Whooping cough and leprosy

C

Tuberculosis and leprosy

D

Syphilis and gonorrhoea

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks about the diseases caused by different species of Mycobacterium. 2. **Analyze the Options**: - **Option 1**: Cephalis and Diphtheria - Cephalis is caused by **Treponema pallidum** (not Mycobacterium). - Diphtheria is caused by **Corynebacterium diphtheriae** (not Mycobacterium). - **Conclusion**: Incorrect option. - **Option 2**: Whooping cough and Leprosy - Whooping cough (Pertussis) is caused by **Bordetella pertussis** (not Mycobacterium). - Leprosy is caused by **Mycobacterium leprae** (correct). - **Conclusion**: Incorrect option. - **Option 3**: Tuberculosis and Leprosy - Tuberculosis is caused by **Mycobacterium tuberculosis** (correct). - Leprosy is caused by **Mycobacterium leprae** (correct). - **Conclusion**: Correct option. - **Option 4**: Cephalis and Gonorrhea - Cephalis is caused by **Treponema pallidum** (not Mycobacterium). - Gonorrhea is caused by **Neisseria gonorrhoeae** (not Mycobacterium). - **Conclusion**: Incorrect option. 3. **Final Answer**: The correct answer is **Option 3: Tuberculosis and Leprosy**, as both diseases are caused by species of Mycobacterium.
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