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7.Human Health and Disease
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Diphtheria is caused by
A
Bacteria
B
Virus
C
Nematodes
D
None of these
(AIPMT-1997)
Solution
(a) 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 due to chocking.
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