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Which of the following diseases usually spreads through air? |
| A. | Plague |
| B. | 'Typhoid |
| C. | Tuberculosis |
| D. | Cholera |
| Answer» C. Tuberculosis | |
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Explanation: Airborne diseases refers to any diseases which are caused by pathogens and transmitted through the air. These viruses and bacteria can be spread through coughing, sneezing, laughing or through close personal contact. These pathogens ride on either dust particles or small respiratory droplets and can stay suspended in air and or are capable of traveling distances on air currents. Many common infections can spread by airborne transmission at least in some cases, including:Anthrax (inhalational), Chickenpox, Influenza, Measles, Smallpox and Tuberculosis. |
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