typhoid fever..
What Typhoid fever .
Typhoid fever is a life-threatening illness caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi.
how is Typhoid fever spread.
Salmonella Typhi lives only in humans. Persons with typhoid fever carry the bacteria in their bloodstream and intestinal tract. if the carrier of the bacteria is not proper in their work it may affected to other.
You can get typhoid fever if you eat food or drink beverages that have been handled by a person who is shedding Salmonella Typhi or if sewage contaminated with Salmonella Typhi bacteria gets into the water you use for drinking or washing food.
They multiply and spread into the bloodstream. The body reacts with fever and other signs and symptoms.
How can you avoid typhoid fever?
- Avoid risky foods and drinks.
- Get vaccinated against typhoid fever.
- eat or drinks foods that been cooked.
- Avoid raw vegetables and fruits that cannot be peeled.
Getting vaccinated
If you are traveling to a country where typhoid is common, you should consider being vaccinated against typhoid. Visit a doctor or travel clinic to discuss your vaccination options.
Remember that you will need to complete your vaccination at least 1-2 weeks (dependent upon vaccine type) before you travel so that the vaccine has time to take effect.
What are the signs and symptoms of typhoid fever?
Persons with typhoid fever usually have a sustained fever as high as 39° to 40° C. They may also feel weak, or have stomach pains, headache, or loss of appetite.
In certain case, patients have a rash of flat, rose-colored spots.
The only way to know for sure if an illness is typhoid fever is to have samples of stool or blood tested for the presence of Salmonella Typhi.
references
- http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/typhoid_fever
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