Question

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which illness might be prevented by not sharing a water bottle?

a. conjunctivitis

b. athletes foot

c. salmonella poisoning

d. cold sores

Explanation:

Reusable water bottles can harbor Salmonella bacteria if not cleaned regularly, especially if they come into contact with contaminated hands or liquids. The other options are not linked to uncleaned water bottles: Cryptosporidiosis is typically spread via contaminated drinking water, Athlete's foot is a fungal skin infection spread via shared damp surfaces, and cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus spread via direct contact.

Answer:

C. Salmonella poisoning