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The causative organism for tetanus is .....

The causative organism for tetanus is ............... and for tuberculosis ……...

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a) Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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b) Clostridium tetani

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c) African Trypanosomiasis

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d) Plasmodium Falciparum

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To answer the question about the causative organisms for tetanus and tuberculosis, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the causative organism for tetanus - Tetanus is caused by a bacterium known as **Clostridium tetani**. This bacterium is commonly found in soil, dust, and manure. It can enter the body through wounds or cuts, leading to the infection known as tetanus. ### Step 2: Identify the causative organism for tuberculosis - Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by another bacterium called **Mycobacterium tuberculosis**. This bacterium primarily affects the lungs, but not everyone infected with it will develop the disease. ...
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