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In a drive for swachta abhiyaan, few group of young social activist markers cleaned sewers, after that they complain of fever, headaches. On examination, a non-catalase, non-glucose fermenting organism is isolated. Which of the following is most likely responsible:

A
Pseudomonas
B
Leptospira
C
Chlamydia
D
Actinomyces
High-Yield Explanation
Leptospirosis Leptospira organisms are found in damp environments and affect people working there, like Stagnant water (sewer workers) Wet soil (agricultural workers) Mine workers Infected person can develop mild febrile illness, headache to jaundice and renal failure. Human acts as an end host of these organisms.

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