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Which bacterium is responsible for causing typhoid?
Which bacterium is responsible for causing typhoid?
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Escherichia coli
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Salmonella typhi (correct)
What is the primary mode of transmission for pneumonia?
What is the primary mode of transmission for pneumonia?
- Inhaling droplets/aerosols released by an infected person (correct)
- Sharing utensils with an infected person
- Skin contact with an infected person
- Consuming contaminated water
How did Typhoid Mary spread typhoid?
How did Typhoid Mary spread typhoid?
- By direct contact with infected individuals
- Through contaminated water sources
- Through the food she prepared (correct)
- By sharing personal items with infected individuals
What is the characteristic feature of dysentery?
What is the characteristic feature of dysentery?
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What are the symptoms of the common cold?
What are the symptoms of the common cold?
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Typhoid Mary was a typhoid carrier who spread the disease through the food she prepared.
Typhoid Mary was a typhoid carrier who spread the disease through the food she prepared.
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Pneumonia is caused by bacteria infecting the alveoli of the lungs.
Pneumonia is caused by bacteria infecting the alveoli of the lungs.
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The common cold is caused by the Rhino virus infecting the lungs.
The common cold is caused by the Rhino virus infecting the lungs.
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Sharing glasses and utensils with an infected person can spread pneumonia.
Sharing glasses and utensils with an infected person can spread pneumonia.
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Dysentery is caused by a virus.
Dysentery is caused by a virus.
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