Which of the following sets of diseases is caused by bacteria?
Correct answer: A. Cholera and tetanus
- A. Cholera and tetanus
- B. Typhoid and smallpox
- C. Tetanus and mumps
- D. Herpes and influenza
Explanation
Among all options, A is the correct one because both diseases are caused by bacteria. Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae whereas tetanus is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. All other options contain errors.
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