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Which of these diseases can spread through water?

A

Cholera

B

Malaria

C

Hepatitis B

D

Tuberculosis

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To determine which of the diseases listed can spread through water, we will analyze each disease one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the diseases listed**: The diseases provided are Cholera, Malaria, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis. 2. **Examine Cholera**: - Cholera is caused by the bacterium *Vibrio cholerae*. - It spreads primarily through contaminated food and water. - Therefore, Cholera **can spread through water**. 3. **Examine Malaria**: - Malaria is caused by the protozoan *Plasmodium*. - It is transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes, not through water. - Therefore, Malaria **does not spread through water**. 4. **Examine Hepatitis B**: - Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B virus. - It spreads through contact with infected body fluids such as blood and semen, not through water. - Therefore, Hepatitis B **does not spread through water**. 5. **Examine Tuberculosis**: - Tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*. - It spreads through airborne droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. - Therefore, Tuberculosis **does not spread through water**. 6. **Conclusion**: - Among the diseases listed, only **Cholera** can spread through contaminated water. ### Final Answer: The disease that can spread through water is **Cholera**. ---
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