Q143. Which from the following diseases usually spreads through milk? ” (a)Tuberculosis (b)Jaundice (c)Diphtheria (d)Cholera
Typhoid and paratyphoid fever are generally recognized as food-borne and water-borne illnesses but milk-borne infections have also been reported. The source of infection is generally a human carrier among dairy industry workers. Pasteurization is the best way of destroying Salmonella typhi and paratyphi.
