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Typhoid fever is caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli.
Typhoid fever is caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli.
False (B)
Typhoid fever is not spread through contaminated food or water.
Typhoid fever is not spread through contaminated food or water.
False (B)
Once Salmonella Typhi bacteria are ingested, they multiply and spread into the bloodstream.
Once Salmonella Typhi bacteria are ingested, they multiply and spread into the bloodstream.
True (A)
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What causes Typhoid Fever?
What causes Typhoid Fever?
Typhoid fever is caused by the bacteria Salmonella Typhi, not Escherichia coli. Escherichia coli is a different type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning, but not typhoid fever.
How is Typhoid Fever spread?
How is Typhoid Fever spread?
Typhoid fever is spread through contaminated food or water. It's important to consume food and water from safe sources to reduce the risk of infection.
What happens after Salmonella Typhi is ingested?
What happens after Salmonella Typhi is ingested?
Once ingested, Salmonella Typhi bacteria multiply in the body and spread into the bloodstream. This can lead to fever, headache, abdominal pain, and other symptoms.
