Question

Two patients were admitted to the hospital. Patient one was diagnosed with salmonella poisoning, and patient two had West Nile. Which best describes their sicknesses?
Patient one has a communicable disease and patient two has a noncommunicable disease.
Patient one has a noncommunicable disease and patient two has a communicable disease.
Patient one contracted the sickness from contaminated materials and patient two contracted the sickness from an animal vector.

Answer 1

Patient one contracted the sickness from contaminated materials and patient two contracted the sickness from an animal vector.

Explanation: Salmonella is typically foodborne (from contaminated food or water), while West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquito vectors.