Tuberculosis is caused by?
Correct answer: A. Bacterium
- A. Bacterium
- B. Allergy
- C. Nicotine
- D. Virus
Explanation
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain.
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