Which mode of transmission is common to both typhoid and cholera?
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Correct answer: Contaminated food and water
Both typhoid (Salmonella typhi) and cholera (Vibrio cholerae) spread through contaminated food and water. Poor sanitation and unsafe drinking water are the primary risk factors.
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