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I am a microbe which lives in polluted water. During the rainy season I make many people fall ill. I cause a disease known as typhoid. Who am I?

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Salmonella typhi

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Bacillus subtilis

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Escherichia coli

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D

Penicillium notatum

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Solution

The correct option is A
Salmonella typhi

Typhoid is a bacterial infection that can lead to a high fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. It can be fatal. It is a waterborne disease caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi.

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