Typhoid fever, a waterborne disease is caused by

Correct option is B

Typhoid fever is caused by the bacterium Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi. This disease is typically spread through contaminated water or food and is characterized by high fever, abdominal pain, and weakness.
Information Booster: Typhoid fever is a serious infectious disease that primarily affects the gastrointestinal system. It is transmitted through the ingestion of water or food contaminated with the feces or urine of an infected person. Typhoid fever is prevalent in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean drinking water. Antibiotics can be used for treatment, but antimicrobial resistance is becoming a significant issue. Vaccination can also prevent the disease.
Additional Knowledge:
· Virus: Typhoid is not caused by a virus. Viral infections like hepatitis or gastroenteritis can cause symptoms similar to typhoid, but the causative agents are different.
· Protozoan: Protozoan infections like amoebiasis or giardiasis can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, but they do not cause typhoid fever.
· Helminth: Helminths (e.g., tapeworms, roundworms) cause different types of infections, usually in the intestines, but do not cause typhoid fever.