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Q · Health and Disease medium · 45s
What is the causative agent of cholera?
TopicHealth and Disease
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Cholera is caused by Vibrio cholerae, a bacterium that infects the small intestine via contaminated water or food, causing profuse watery diarrhea and severe dehydration.
Final Answer: Option B - Vibrio cholerae bacterium