TYPHOID FEVER

 

Introduction   

fig: Typhoid fever

Typhoid fever is a serious disease caused by a bacteria called Salmonella typhi. It can cause mild to severe symptoms, including stomach cramps, diarrhea, and fever. If you have typhoid fever, you may develop an abscess (a collection of pus) in your abdomen or under your arm near the shoulder.

Typhoid Fever Symptoms

Typhoid fever is a disease that causes symptoms to appear over time. The first symptoms are usually diarrhea, followed by fever, headache, and nausea. There may also be loss of appetite or muscle aches or pain in the abdomen.

If you have typhoid fever symptoms such as

fig: Symptoms of typhoid fever

●  Diarrhea (watery stools)

●  Fever (high temperature)

●  Headache 

● Nausea  

● Vomiting

What Causes Typhoid Fever?

Typhoid fever is caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi, which can be passed from one person to another through contaminated food or water. It's also possible for someone infected with typhoid fever to spread the infection if they have not been vaccinated against it.

Typhoid fever is most common in developing countries where sanitation standards may not be as good as those in developed nations and health care resources are less readily available. In these areas, it's common for people to cook their meals on open fires instead of using stoves that use butane gas or electricity; this practice leaves less room for airborne particles like dust mites (which cause allergies) or bacteria such as salmonella Typhi

Typhoid Fever Diagnosis

Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that can be fatal. The symptoms of typhoid include:

●  Anorexia (loss of appetite)

●  Diarrhea, often watery and cloudy

●  Headache, muscle pain, and fatigue

If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms for more than 24 hours, it's important to seek medical attention immediately. Otherwise, the disease will progress to severe complications like septic shock (a life-threatening condition).

Typhoid Fever Treatment

Typhoid fever is usually treated with antibiotics, rest, and fluids. Treatment also involves nutrition support. The patient should be monitored for complications of the disease such as seizures and delirium.

Typhoid Fever Prevention

Typhoid fever is an infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi. You can get it from eating food or drinking water contaminated with the bacteria.

To prevent typhoid fever:

●  Wash your hands with soap and water before eating or preparing food.

●  Wash your hands after using the toilet, changing diapers, feeding a baby, or caring for someone who has been ill with gastroenteritis (stomach flu). These activities may spread germs that make you sick but don't cause fever—such as those from staph bacteria like Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)​!

●  Avoid raw foods such as uncooked fruits and vegetables unless they have been peeled properly so any dirt on them won't come into contact with your mouth during chewing time."

SUMMARY:

Typhoid fever is a serious disease caused by a bacteria called Salmonella typhi. It can be spread through contaminated food or water, but it can also be caught directly by infected people.

Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, and loss of appetite. If you have typhoid fever you should drink lots of fluids (about 8 glasses) to keep hydrated and get better quickly

The best way to prevent typhoid fever is to wash your hands with soap and water before handling food, and after using the bathroom. Also, make sure that you cook your meat thoroughly before eating it because this helps reduce the risk of food poisoning.