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What is infectious agent?
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Infectious agents are organisms that are capable of producing infection or infectious disease. They include bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites
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I'm really concerned about the different types of typhoid. Can you tell me which one is more serious, the H typhi or the O typhi? I'm worried about which one poses a bigger threat to health.
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I'm a bit worried because my Widal test came back with a result of 1180. Does this mean I have a serious case of typhoid? Also, could you advise on what precautions I should take and which foods I should avoid?
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