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A communicable disease can be prevented by BCG vaccine. Identify the disease and write a short note on it.

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Identify the Disease**: The disease that can be prevented by the BCG vaccine is Tuberculosis (TB). 2. **Definition of Communicable Disease**: A communicable disease is an illness that can be transmitted from one person to another, typically through pathogens like bacteria or viruses. 3. **Understanding BCG Vaccine**: BCG stands for Bacillus Calmette-Guérin, which is a vaccine primarily used against tuberculosis. ...
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