Gujarati
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.

Standard 12
Biology

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