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Question
List the causative agent, mode of transmission and symptoms for Diphtheria and Typhoid.
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Solution
| Diseases | Causative agent | Site of infection | Mode of transmission | Symptoms |
| Diphtheria | Corynebacterium diphtheriae | Larynx, skin, nasal and genital passage | Droplet infection | Fever, sore throat, hoarseness, and difficulty in breathing |
| Typhoid | Salmonella typhi | Intestine | Through contaminated food and water | Headache, abdominal discomfort, fever, and diarrhoea |
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