A person preparing food like Mary Mallon can be a major
source of spread of disease

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Solution

The correct option is D Typhoid
Typhoid

Typhoid is caused by $S a l m o n e l l a$ $T y p h i$ bacteria.

It spreads through contaminated food, water and even faeces.

Mary mallon also known as Typhoid Mary was the first known carrier of typhoid

She spread typhoid through the contaminated food she cooked and supplied as she was a cook.

Final answer:

(d.) Typhoid

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