Which of the following is an example of a chronic disease?

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A Common cold
B Tuberculosis
C Typhoid
D Diarrhea

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Answer: B. Tuberculosis

Answer: B
Explanation: Acute diseases (like the cold or typhoid) last for a very short time. Chronic diseases last for a long time or even for a lifetime (e.g., tuberculosis, diabetes).

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Which of the following is an example of a chronic disease?

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