Typhoid fever is a serious and sometimes life-threatening infection. It mostly affects People in developing countries where sanitation is poor and getting clean water is a problem.
What causes typhoid fever?
It is caused by bacteria called salmonella typhoid which are related to the salmonella Bacteria that causes food poisoning. They typically live in humans and are shed through a Person’s faces or urine. The infection happens when a person eats or drinks something Contaminated with bacteria. When the bacteria get into the body, they quickly multiply and Spread into the blood stream.
Signs and symptoms of typhoid fever :
Typhoid fever can come on suddenly or very gradually over a few weeks. The disease causes a high fever, a stomachache and achiness a week or two after exposure to bacteria. If the infection isn’t treated a person may lose weight bloated belly, develop a red, spotted rash on lower chest or upper belly. Without treatment, typhoid fever may last a month or more and Become life-threatening
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Who gets typhoid fever?
People get typhoid fever by drinking beverages or eating food that has been handled by Someone who has typhoid fever or carrier of the illness
How is typhoid fever treated?
Fever is treated with paracetamol. Antibiotics that kill the bacteria it’s important to take the medicine for the whole time the doctor prescribes. Even if the child feels better. If you stop It too soon, some bacteria could remain. Plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration I.V fluids if Severe dehydration occurs.
Prevention
Vaccination. If travel to an endemic area children should be vaccinated at least 1-2 weeks before travel.
