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Cholera is caused by...

Cholera is caused by

A

Streptococcus

B

Clostridium

C

Pasteurella

D

Vibrio.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Cholera is an acute infection of the small intestine by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which causes severe vomiting and diarrhoea (known as ricewater stools) leading to dehydration.
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