A person had snacks from a street vendor, also drank water. He was later diagnosed with an infection. What was the mode of transmission of the disease?

Both (b) and (c)

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Contaminated water

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Contamination through the vendor if he is infected

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Coughing of the healthy person standing next to him

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Solution

The correct option is A Both (b) and (c)
Food prepared in unhygienic conditions can lead to diseases. Use of contaminated water, dirty utensils, not washing raw materials before cooking, inappropriate cooking practices are all source of contamination and can result in infection. Therefore, (a) is the correct answer.

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