Question

Which among the following statements regarding disease typhoid is/are correct?
I. Salmonella typhi is a pathogenic virus that causes viral infection to the lungs.
II. Sustained high fever, weakness, stomach pain, constipation, headache, loss of appetite are some common symptoms of typhoid.
III. DPT vaccines are exclusive for protection against typhoid
IV. Antiviral drugs are used as a treatment for the disease

• A. I, II and III
• B. II, III and IV
• C. II and IV
• D. II only

Answer 1

The correct option is D II only

Typhoid fever (enteric fever) a bacterial disease not a viral disease that usually happens when a person consumes food or water contaminated with Salmonella typhi. Bacteria enters through the mouth, lives in the intestine, causes lesions in the intestinal walls and can sustain high fever usually:$39°C-40°C$. The disease is confirmed by Widal test, and antibacterial medicines (antibiotics) are prescribed for the treatment of the diseases.
DPT vaccine is given not only for diphtheria, it is also given for other other two diseases- Pertussis and tetanus.