Typhoid fever is a serious bacterial infection that can be life-threatening which is spread through contaminated food, water or through close contact with an infected person.
Signs and symptoms of typhoid fever:
The symptoms of typhoid fever usually start 1-3 weeks after exposure to the bacteria.
⦁ High fever. ⦁ Headache. ⦁ Stomach pain. ⦁ Cough. ⦁ General body weakness. ⦁ Abdominal pain. ⦁ Constipation or diarrhea. ⦁ Rose-colored rash and sometimes life-threatening complications. |
Typhoid fever can cause a number of serious complications, including pneumonia, meningitis, and heart failure.
Causes of Typhoid Fever:
Typhoid fever is caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi which is found in the feces of infected people. |
Prevention of Typhoid Fever
⦁ Getting vaccinated.
⦁ Drinking bottled water or water that has been boiled or treated with chlorine.
⦁ Avoiding raw or undercooked food.
⦁ Washing your hands frequently with soap and water.
