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Diphtheria is caused by:...

Diphtheria is caused by:

A

nematodes

B

bacteria

C

virus

D

none of these.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Diphtheria is a serious disease caused by bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It commonly attacks mucous membrane of nose, throat and tonsils. The symptoms include high fever, sore throat, difficulty in breathing, etc.
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