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Which of the following is a common symptom of typhoid fever?
Which of the following is a common symptom of typhoid fever?
- Nausea
- Cough
- Fever (correct)
- Rash
How do pathogens enter our body?
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?
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?
Which organ do the pathogens causing typhoid fever migrate to through the bloodstream?
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What is the main characteristic of a parasite?
What is the main characteristic of a parasite?
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Which group of organisms can cause diseases in humans?
Which group of organisms can cause diseases in humans?
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What is a common consequence of severe typhoid fever?
What is a common consequence of severe typhoid fever?
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What is the primary way pathogens enter the gut?
What is the primary way pathogens enter the gut?
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What must pathogens entering the gut be able to do in order to survive?
What must pathogens entering the gut be able to do in order to survive?
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Which bacterium causes typhoid fever in humans?
Which bacterium causes typhoid fever in humans?
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