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Causative agent of Farmer's lung is:

A
Themophilus actinomycetes
B
Aspergillus
C
Penicilliumglabrum
D
Rhizopus
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (a) Themophilus actinomycetes(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 689; 8th/pg 687)In farmer's lung, inhalation of proteins, such as thermophilic actinomyces bacteria and fungal spores that are present in moldy bedding and feed, are most commonly responsible for the development of Hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

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