Which one of the following diseases is caused by bacteria?

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Q: 61 (NDA-I/2008)

Which one of the following diseases is caused by bacteria?

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Science

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NDA-I

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{'diseases': [9, 0, 10, 7], 'bacteria': [4, 1, 2, 3], 'influenza': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'chicken pox': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'tuberculosis': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'poliomyelitis': [2, 0, 2, 1]}

Tuberculosis is the correct answer because it is a disease caused by bacteria. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This bacterium primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body such as the kidneys, bones, and brain.

Option 1, Chicken Pox, is caused by a virus called the varicella-zoster virus and not by bacteria. Chicken Pox is a highly contagious disease that causes an itchy rash and fever.

Option 2, Poliomyelitis, commonly known as polio, is caused by a virus called the poliovirus and not by bacteria. Polio is a highly infectious disease that mainly affects children and can lead to paralysis.

Option 3, Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is caused by the influenza virus and not by bacteria. Influenza is a respiratory illness that spreads easily and can cause mild to severe symptoms.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4, Tuberculosis, as it is a disease caused by bacteria. Alert - Correct answer should be Chicken Pox.