What is Typhoid?

Typhoid is a bacterial disease caused by a bacterium called Salmonella Typhi.It mainly enters our body through contaminated water and food. Initially, it causes fever, but if left untreated, it can damage various parts of the body

What are the Statistics of Typhoid Disease ?

Typhoid fever is a bacterial disease that is widespread all over the world. According to WHO statistics, about 21 million people are infected with this disease every year and 126,000 people die.

1. By drinking contaminated water or food
2. Eating food with unclean hands
3. By coming into contact with the feces or urine of an infected person
4. By eating open street food, cut fruits or unclean ice

What are the Symptoms of Typhoid?

1. Slowly increasing fever (up to 103–104°F)
2. Headache
3. Abdominal pain or diarrhea/constipation
4. Loss of appetite
5. Severe weakness and fatigue

How is Typhoid Diagnosed?

The following tests are done as per the doctor’s advice:
1. Widal Test
2. Typhidot Test
3. Blood Culture – the most reliable test

How to Treat Typhoid

1. Take antibiotics as per the doctor’s instructions
2. Get enough rest
3. Drink plenty of water, soup, ORS
4. Maintain cleanliness

What to do if you have Typhoid?

1.Go to the doctor quickly, do not take medicine on your own
2.Complete the course of antibiotics prescribed by the doctor
3.Eat more fluids and light meals
4.Wash your hands before handling food
5.Use separate utensils from the infected person
6. Avoid eating outside

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