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Yes. Because typhoid is usually transmitted by eating or drinking contaminated food or beverages, it is more common in less-developed countries that have lower levels of sanitation, poor food handling standards, less access to hand hygiene , and untreated drinking water.
In countries where sewage is not appropriately disposed of, typhoid is most commonly transmitted through the water supply. In countries with better sanitation, contaminated food is more commonly the source of typhoid infection.
