Question

Tuberculosis (TB) in humans is caused by a bacterium called ?

• A. Mycobacterium bovis
• B. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• C. Plasmodium falciparum
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB usually affects the lungs but it can also affect other parts of the body.