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Typhoid fever is caused by the bacteria

A
Xanthomonas typhosus
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B
Salmonella typhosa
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C
Bacillus diplococcus
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D
Bacillus dysenteriae
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Solution

The correct option is A Salmonella typhosa
Typhoid fever is an acute illness associated with fever caused by the Salmonella typhi bacteria. The bacteria are deposited in water or food by a human carrier and are then spread to other people in the area.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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