Cholera is caused by-
Correct Answer: V.cholerae O1 and O139
Description: Vibrio cholerae is sero-grouped on the basis of 'O' antigen into several 'O' serogroups. Of these, O1 and O139 produce the cholera toxin. Hence cholera is caused by only these 2 serogroups ( as only that enteritis is called cholera which is due to cholera toxin )
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