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Typhoid
Typhoid is a bacterial infection that can lead to a high fever, diarrhea, and vomiting.
- Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella typhi bacteria. Typhoid fever is rare in industrialized countries. However, it remains a serious health threat in the developing world, especially for children.
- Typhoid fever spreads through contaminated food and water or through close contact with someone who’s infected. Signs and symptoms usually include a high fever, headache, abdominal pain, and either constipation or diarrhea.
- Most people with typhoid fever feel better within a few days of starting antibiotic treatment, although a small number of them may die of complications. Vaccines against typhoid fever are available, but they’re only partially effective. Vaccines usually are reserved for those who may be exposed to the disease or are traveling to areas where typhoid fever is common.
- People who drink contaminated water or eat food washed in contaminated water can develop typhoid fever. Other ways typhoid fever can be contracted include: using a toilet contaminated with bacteria and touching your mouth before washing your hands. eating seafood from a water source contaminated by infected poo or pee.
- Symptoms include high fever, headache, stomach pain, weakness, vomiting and loose stools.
- Pain areas: In the abdomen or muscles
- Gastrointestinal: Bloating, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Nausea, or Vomiting
- Whole body: Fatigue, Fever, Chills, loss of appetite, or malaise
- Also common: Headache, Muscle weakness, rash with small red dots, skin rash, or weight loss