Diphtheria disease is caused by

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Diphtheria disease is caused by

A. Corynebacterium diphtheria

B. Diplococus pneumo

C. Pasteurella pestis

D. Streptomyces species

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make a toxin (poison).

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