Typhoid Fever

Overview

Typhoid fever is caused by samonella typhi bacteria. However it remains a serious threat in the developing world especially children.

Typhoid fever spreads through contaminated food and water or through close contact with someone whose infected.

Signs and Symptoms

fever that starts low and increases daily

headache

Weakness and fatigue

Sweating

Dry cough

Loss of appetite and weight loss

Abdominal pain

diarrhea

If yo dont recieve treatment you may become delirious and life threatening complications may develop.

Treatment

The major treatment for tyhoid fever includes the use of antibiotics .

Example includes amoxil and ciprofloxacin tablets.

Source- Mr elvis