Which common food borne bacterial disease causes prolonged fever and is transmitted through contaminated food and water?
A
Cholera
B
Typhoid
C
Malaria
D
Dengue
Correct Answer: Option B — Typhoid
Explanation:
Typhoid fever is a bacterial disease caused by Salmonella typhi transmitted through contaminated food and water leading to prolonged fever abdominal pain and other systemic symptoms.