Typhoid treatment

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Typhoid • Care notes • • • • • • • • • What is typhoid? Typhoid (also called typhoid fever) is a life-threatening disease caused by bacteria. It is usually spread through food or water contaminated with bowel movement from an infected person. It can also be spread through close contact with an infected person. What are the signs and symptoms of typhoid? Signs and symptoms start 6 to 30 days after infection and develop in stages over about 3 weeks: • Fever of 103°F to 104°F (39°C to 40°C) that gets worse later in the day • A cough or sore throat • Weakness, fatigue, or a headache • Skin rash that has flat, red spots • Swollen lymph nodes in your groin • Stomach pain or loss of appetite • Diarrhea or constipation, rapid weight loss, and distention of your abdomen • Delirium (confusion and lack of awareness) or hallucinations • Lying motionless with your eyes half open How is typhoid diagnosed and treated? Your healthcare provider will ask about your symptoms and when they started. Tell him or her about any recent travels. Tell him or her the countries you visited, when you went, and how long you stayed. Also tell him or her about food you ate and any untreated water you drank. • Blood tests may be used to check for antibodies. If you are infected, antibodies will be produced by your body to fight the bacteria. • A bowel movement sample is tested for the bacteria that cause typhoid. • A bone marrow sample is tested for the bacteria that cause typhoid. This test is usually bes...

What is typhoid fever? Salmonella typhi. It infects the intestinal tract and can sometimes spread into the bloodstream. Symptoms of typhoid fever include: • high fever • stomach pain • weakness • headache Some people might also develop a rash and experience diarrhea or constipation. While it’s rare in industrialized countries, it still affects people around the world. Typhoid fever is also extremely contagious. Read on to learn more about how it’s spread and how you can protect yourself and others. The S. typhi bacterium lives only in humans and is spread through contaminated food and water. As a result, typhoid fever is more common in areas that don’t have adequate sanitation systems. People with typhoid fever can pass S. typhi bacteria in their stool and urine. Additionally, some people can carry the bacteria in their You can get typhoid fever by eating food or drinking water that’s contaminated with feces. This often happens due to someone not washing their hands after going to the bathroom. You can also get typhoid fever through close contact with someone who has it. While anyone exposed to S. typhi bacteria can develop typhoid fever, certain things can increase your risk. One of the biggest risk factors is living in or traveling to areas where typhoid fever is common, such as: • Africa • South and Central America • South and Southeast Asia • the Middle East • parts of Europe In addition, children are more vulnerable to typhoid fever. However, their symptoms are usuall...

What is typhoid fever? Typhoid fever is a serious infection caused by bacteria. It is common in the rest of the world, but less so in the U.S. Most cases in this country are in people who got the disease while traveling elsewhere. You can get the disease by eating food or drinking water that is contaminated with the bacteria. What causes typhoid fever? Typhoid fever is caused by bacteria (Salmonella typhi) . The bacteria are passed on by eating food or drinking water that has been contaminated by someone with the disease. The bacteria are also found in the infected person’s stool. You can also get the disease if water used for drinking or washing food is contaminated with sewage containing the bacteria. People who recover from typhoid fever can sometimes still carry the bacteria and can pass them on to other people. What are the symptoms of typhoid fever? Once the bacteria are in your body, they increase in number and spread into your blood. You may not have symptoms for 6 to 30 days after the first exposure. Symptoms may include: • Fever of 102°F to 104°F(39°C to 40°C) • Weakness • Stomach pains • Headache • Loss of appetite • Sometimes a rash of flat, rose-colored spots The symptoms may look like other health problems. Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis. How is typhoid fever diagnosed? Your healthcare provider will use a blood test or stool sample to diagnose typhoid fever. These tests can find the typhoid bacteria. But these tests are less accurate if y...