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What is the main cause of typhoid fever (enteric fever)?
What is the main cause of typhoid fever (enteric fever)?
- Salmonella paratyphi A
- Salmonella typhi (correct)
- Salmonella enteritidis
- Salmonella choleraesuis
What type of antigen is accompanied by a chronic state in Salmonella classification?
What type of antigen is accompanied by a chronic state in Salmonella classification?
- Surface capsular antigen
- O antigen
- Vi antigen (correct)
- H antigen
What is the source of infection for typhoid fever (enteric fever)?
What is the source of infection for typhoid fever (enteric fever)?
- Exposure to contaminated ice cream
- Ingestion of contaminated food or drink by humans (correct)
- Ingestion of contaminated food or drink by animals
- Ingestion of undercooked or raw egg foods
When is the peak incidence of typhoid fever (enteric fever)?
When is the peak incidence of typhoid fever (enteric fever)?
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How many bacteria are required for the development of typhoid fever?
How many bacteria are required for the development of typhoid fever?
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