Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 470
Question: Plague is a bacterial disease caused by
[AFMC 1996]
Options:
A) Posteurella pestis
B) Clostridium
C) Mycobacterium
D) Vibrio
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
The plague is a serious bacterial infection that is caused by Yersinia pestis or Pasteurella pestis. It is also called as black plague or black death.
It is usually transmitted to humans through fleas. Symptoms include fever, weakness, and headache. Thus, the correct answer is ‘Yersinia/ Pasteurella pestis.’
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