Which of the following diseases can be prevented by the BCG vaccine? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following diseases can be prevented by the BCG vaccine?
A. Tuberculosis
B. Poliomyelitis
C. Diphtheria
D. Measles
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
BCG (Bacille Calmette-Guérin) is a live attenuated vaccine derived from Mycobacterium bovis, used against tuberculosis, primarily in children. Polio vaccine (OPV/IPV) prevents poliomyelitis, DPT prevents diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and MMR prevents measles, mumps, rubella. BCG is often administered at birth in TB-endemic countries.

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