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BCG vaccine provides protection from:...

BCG vaccine provides protection from:

A

Mumps

B

Tuberculosis

C

Poliomyelitis

D

Tetanus

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understand the Question**: The question asks what disease the BCG vaccine provides protection against. 2. **Identify the BCG Vaccine**: BCG stands for Bacillus Calmette-Guérin. It is a vaccine primarily used against tuberculosis (TB). 3. **Review the Options**: The options given are: - A. Mumps - B. Tuberculosis - C. Poliomyelitis - D. Tetanus 4. **Analyze Each Option**: - **A. Mumps**: There is no specific vaccine for mumps; it is treated with medication. - **B. Tuberculosis**: The BCG vaccine is specifically designed to provide immunity against tuberculosis. - **C. Poliomyelitis**: This disease is prevented by the polio vaccine, not BCG. - **D. Tetanus**: Protection against tetanus is provided by the DPT vaccine, not BCG. 5. **Conclusion**: Since the BCG vaccine is specifically for tuberculosis, the correct answer is option B. **Final Answer**: The BCG vaccine provides protection from B. Tuberculosis. ---
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