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Which of the following infectious diseases is caused by a bacterium?

Strep throat is caused by a bacterium.

Strep throat is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes, making it the only bacterial infection among the choices.

Determine the pathogen class responsible for each given condition.

Strep throat is caused by Group A Streptococcus (a bacterium), whereas measles, rabies, and the common cold are all caused by viral pathogens.

Correctly classifying pathogens requires distinguishing cellular bacterial agents from acellular viral agents.

Distinction between bacterial and viral pathogens

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