Question

Alex is experiencing severe stomach pain, high fever, diarrhea, poor appetite, headache and vomiting.

a) Which disease do you think he is suffering from?
b) Name the causative agent and its mode of transmission.
c) Mention few preventive measures for this disease.

Answer 1

a) Based on the mentioned sysmptoms Alex is more likely to be suffering from typhoid.

b) The causative agent of typhoid is Salmonella typhi which is a bacteria and is transmitted through contaminated food and water.

c) The following preventive measures can be taken:

• Avoid uncovered food
• Drink boiled water