Correct option is A
The correct answer is (A) Diphtheria.
- Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
- It affects the mucous membranes of the throat and nose, leading to symptoms like a sore throat, fever, and a thick coating in the throat, which can make breathing difficult.
Information Booster:
- Measles: Caused by a virus, specifically the measles virus.
- Mumps: Caused by a virus, specifically the mumps virus.
- Chicken Pox: Caused by the varicella-zoster virus, not bacteria.