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

Salmonella typhi

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Bacillus subtilis

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Escherichia coli

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Penicillium notatum

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Salmonella typhi

Typhoid is a water borne disease caused by Salmonella typhi, a parasitic bacteria.

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