SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 40

SSC GD Constable (English) - 19th Feb 2019 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q40

Which type of micro-organism causes typhoid?

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Bacteria.

  • Typhoid is a bacterial infection that can lead to symptoms such as high fever, diarrhea and vomiting. It is caused by the bacterial called "Salmonella typhi."
  • The infection is often passed through contaminated food and drinking water, and is more prevalent in places where handwashing is less frequent or passed by carriers who do not know they carry the bacteria.
  • If typhoid is detected early, it can be successfully treated with antibiotics, if it is not treated, typhoid can be fatal.