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statement A – Typhoid Mary was a health worker.
Statement B – Haemophilus influenzae doesn't cause influenza.

A

Only Statement A is correct

B

Only Statement B is correct

C

Both statements A and B are correct .

D

Both statements A and B are incorrect

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To analyze the statements provided in the question, we will evaluate each statement separately to determine their accuracy. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Evaluate Statement A: "Typhoid Mary was a health worker."** - Typhoid Mary, whose real name was Mary Mallon, was not a health worker. She was actually a cook who became infamous for being an asymptomatic carrier of the typhoid fever bacterium, Salmonella typhi. Despite not showing symptoms of the disease herself, she unknowingly spread it to others through the food she prepared. Therefore, this statement is **incorrect**. 2. **Evaluate Statement B: "Haemophilus influenzae doesn't cause influenza."** - Haemophilus influenzae is a type of bacterium that is often confused with the influenza virus due to its name. However, it does not cause influenza; instead, it can cause various respiratory infections, including pneumonia and other lung infections. Influenza is caused specifically by the influenza virus. Thus, this statement is **correct**. 3. **Conclusion:** - Based on the evaluations, Statement A is incorrect and Statement B is correct. Therefore, the final answer is that only Statement B is correct. ### Final Answer: - **Only Statement B is correct.**
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