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Which of the following is a common symptom of typhoid fever?

  • Nausea
  • Cough
  • Fever (correct)
  • Rash
  • How do pathogens enter our body?

  • Through the skin
  • Through contaminated food and water (correct)
  • Through sexual contact
  • Through the respiratory system
  • What is the term used to describe disease-causing organisms?

  • Parasites
  • Helminths
  • Protozoans
  • Pathogens (correct)
  • Which organ do the pathogens causing typhoid fever migrate to through the bloodstream?

    <p>Other organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a parasite?

    <p>Causes harm to the host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of organisms can cause diseases in humans?

    <p>Bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans, helminths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of severe typhoid fever?

    <p>Intestinal perforation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way pathogens enter the gut?

    <p>Through contaminated food and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must pathogens entering the gut be able to do in order to survive?

    <p>Survive in low pH and resist digestive enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium causes typhoid fever in humans?

    <p>Salmonella typhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

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