The vaccine for tuberculosis is known as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The vaccine for tuberculosis is known as:
A. BCG
B. OPV
C. MMR
D. DPT
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
BCG (Bacille Calmette-Guérin) is a live attenuated vaccine derived from Mycobacterium bovis, used to protect against tuberculosis, especially in children. DPT is for diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus; MMR for measles, mumps, rubella; OPV is oral polio vaccine. BCG is often administered at birth in endemic regions.

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