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Symptoms like
i) sustained high fever ii) constipation & loss of appetite iii) intestinal perforation
are associated with the disease

A

ascariasis

B

typhoid

C

typhus fever

D

T.B

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To solve the question regarding the symptoms associated with a specific disease, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Symptoms**: The symptoms provided are: - Sustained high fever - Constipation and loss of appetite - Intestinal perforation 2. **Analyze Each Disease Option**: - **A. Ascariasis**: This disease is caused by the ingestion of Ascaris worm eggs. Symptoms typically include abdominal pain, malnutrition, and sometimes fever, but not specifically sustained high fever, constipation, and intestinal perforation. - **B. Typhoid**: Caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi, typhoid fever is characterized by sustained high fever, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea, loss of appetite, and can lead to intestinal perforation due to severe infection. - **C. Typhus Fever**: This is caused by Rickettsia bacteria and is transmitted by lice or fleas. Symptoms include fever, headache, and rash, but not specifically constipation or intestinal perforation. - **D. Tuberculosis (TB)**: This is primarily a lung infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Symptoms include cough, fever, and weight loss, but it does not typically present with constipation or intestinal perforation. 3. **Match Symptoms to Disease**: Among the options, typhoid fever aligns perfectly with the symptoms listed: - Sustained high fever is a hallmark of typhoid. - Constipation and loss of appetite are common gastrointestinal symptoms. - Intestinal perforation can occur as a severe complication of typhoid. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the disease associated with the given symptoms is **Typhoid**. ### Final Answer: The disease associated with the symptoms of sustained high fever, constipation and loss of appetite, and intestinal perforation is **Typhoid**. ---
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