Question 42
EasyOriginal questionTuberculosis (TB) is caused by a
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and spreads through the air by coughing.
It is treated with a long course of antibiotics; the BCG vaccine protects young children.
- Concept
- Tuberculosis
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
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