BCG is vaccine meant for protection against which of the following diseases?

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BCG is vaccine meant for protection against which of the following diseases?

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

SSC

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0,15,8,4,15,2,2

keywords: 

{'vaccine': [4, 0, 2, 1], 'tuberculosis': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'diseases': [9, 0, 10, 7], 'bcg': [3, 0, 0, 0], 'leprosy': [0, 1, 0, 1], 'mumps': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'protection': [8, 1, 6, 26], 'tetanus': [1, 0, 0, 0]}

The BCG vaccine is meant for protection against tuberculosis. Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs but can also impact other parts of the body. The BCG vaccine contains a weakened form of the tuberculosis bacteria and is given to infants and children to prevent them from developing active tuberculosis.

Option 1: Mumps is a viral infection that causes swelling of the salivary glands. The BCG vaccine does not provide protection against mumps.

Option 3: Leprosy, also known as Hansen`s disease, is a chronic bacterial infection. The BCG vaccine does not provide protection against leprosy.

Option 4: Tetanus is caused by a bacteria that enters the body through wounds. The BCG vaccine does not provide protection against tetanus.

In conclusion, the correct answer is option 2 - Tuberculosis.