Question
Download Solution PDFWhich type of micro-organism causes typhoid?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Bacteria.
- Bacteria are single-cell organisms that are neither plants nor animals. They usually measure a few micrometres in length and exist together in communities of millions.
- Typhoid is a bacterial infection that can lead to high fever, diarrhoea, and vomiting. It is caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi.
- The infection is often passed on through contaminated food and drinking water and is more prevalent in places where handwashing is less frequent.
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Additional Information
- Diseases caused by Bacteria include - Cholera, Leprosy, TB, Plague, Anthrax, dysentery, diphtheria, etc.
- Diseases caused by Viruses include - HIV, Hepatitis, Polio, Influenza, Dengue, Corona, Ebola, etc.
- Diseases caused by Fungi include - Valley fever, Histoplasmosis, Ringworm, Athlete's foot, etc.
- Diseases caused by Protozoa include - Malaria, Giardia, ToxoPlasmosis, etc.
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