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Streptomycin is specific against

A

Typhoid

B

Tuberculosis

C

Malaria

D

Whooping cough

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Streptomycin:** - Streptomycin is classified as an antibiotic. Antibiotics are substances that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. 2. **Identifying the Target Pathogen:** - Streptomycin is effective against various bacterial infections. However, it is particularly known for its effectiveness against specific bacteria. 3. **Specific Disease Association:** - Among the diseases treated by streptomycin, Tuberculosis (TB) is the most notable. Tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 4. **Mechanism of Action:** - Streptomycin works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, which is crucial for their growth and reproduction. This makes it effective against the bacteria causing tuberculosis. 5. **Conclusion:** - Therefore, the specific disease that streptomycin is known to treat is Tuberculosis, which is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. **Final Answer:** Streptomycin is specific against Tuberculosis (TB). ---
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  • Streptomycin is effentive against bacteria

    A
    Gram (+)
    B
    Gram (-)
    C
    Gram netral
    D
    Both Gram (+) and Gram(-).

  • Streptomycin is effective in the treatment of

    A
    tuberculosis
    B
    malaria
    C
    typhoid
    D
    cholera

  • Streptomycin is effective in the treatment of

    A
    Tuberculosis
    B
    Typhoid
    C
    Malaria
    D
    Chloera