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Which of the following pathogen generlly enters the small intestine through food and water contaminted with them and migrate to other organs through blood:-

A

Plasmodium

B

Salmonella typhi

C

Haemophilius influenza

D

Entamoeba histolytica

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Pathogens**: The question provides four options: - a. Plasmodium - b. Salmonella typhi - c. Haemophilus influenzae - d. Entamoeba histolytica 2. **Understand the Entry Route**: The question specifies that the pathogen enters the small intestine through food and water that are contaminated. 3. **Analyze Each Pathogen**: - **Plasmodium**: This pathogen is responsible for malaria and is transmitted by mosquito bites, not through contaminated food or water. - **Salmonella typhi**: This bacterium causes typhoid fever and is known to enter the small intestine through contaminated food and water. It can then migrate to other organs via the bloodstream. - **Haemophilus influenzae**: This bacterium is primarily associated with respiratory infections and does not enter through the gastrointestinal tract. - **Entamoeba histolytica**: This protozoan causes amoebic dysentery and can also enter through contaminated food and water, but it primarily affects the intestines. 4. **Determine the Correct Pathogen**: Based on the analysis, Salmonella typhi is the pathogen that specifically enters the small intestine through contaminated food and water and can migrate to other organs through the bloodstream. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer to the question is option **b. Salmonella typhi**, which causes typhoid fever.
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