Question

Which of the following statements about Typhoid disease is false?

• A. Typhoid is caused by Mycobacterium leprae
• B. Infection occurs through contaminated food and water
• C. Symptoms include high fever, weakness, constipation, and loss of appetite.
• D. Severe cases may result in intestinal perforation and death.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Typhoid is caused by Mycobacterium leprae

• Typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhi. It's a type of gram-negative bacterium.

• These pathogens typically enter the small intestine via contaminated food and water and then spread to other organs via blood.