In the wake of the cyclone that hit Myanmar (Southeast Asia) in 2008, there were widespread reports of typhoid fever. Which of the following was the most likely mode of transmission?

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Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection caused by contaminated food or water, often from poor sanitation and hygiene practices. As the question mentions that the cyclone had hit Myanmar, there was likely destruction of infrastructure and contamination of water sources. Therefore, the most likely mode of transmission for typhoid fever in this scenario is through contaminated water.

In the Wake of the Cyclone That Hit Myanmar (Southeast