Question

Typhoid fever, an infection that spreads through contaminated food and water mainly affects ______ in humans.
1. Gastrointestinal tract
2. Urinary path
3. Respiratory tube
4. Nervous system

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Gastrointestinal tract

The correct answer is Gastrointestinal tract.

• Typhoid is a bacterial infection in humans that can be fatal.
• It is caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi.

• The bacterium exists in the intestines and bloodstream of humans and spreads between individuals by direct contact with the faces of an infected person.
• The bacteria enter through the mouth and lives for about 1 to 3 weeks in the intestine.
• After this, it passes through the intestinal wall and into the bloodstream.
• The gastrointestinal tract is mainly affected by Typhoid including the liver, spleen, and muscles.
• Bacteria can also reach the gallbladder, lungs, and kidneys through the bloodstream.
• The main symptoms of the disease include Headache, Stomach pain, High fever, extremely swollen stomach and constipation or diarrhoea.
• Sanitation and hygiene are most important to prevent the occurrence of Typhoid.