BACTERIAL DISEASES
From the editors of Younghealth
Typhoid
Typhoid is caused by Salmonella Typhi. This disease is very common in the U.S.A. Typhoid can spread through contaminated foods or drinks that are contaminated with Salmonella Typhi. Once they get into the body, they multiply and you get sick with Typhoid fever.
Symptoms: Very high fever, fatigue, headache, loss of appetite, rashes, vomiting and rose colour spots.
Diagnosis: The scientists/doctors will take a tissue and keep it in a special medium which allows the bacteria to grow. If the result tests positive, the body is infected with typhoid fever.
Prevention: There are two steps that need to be followed to prevent typhoid.
They are:
Did you know?
About 700 cases are detected in the U.S.A. Typhoid affects 2.15 million people who get affected with typhoid every year in the world.
Additional:Salmonella Typhi lives only in humans.Persons with typhoid fever carry the bacteria in their blood stream and intestinal tract. In addition , a small number of people called carriers ,recover from the fever but continue to carry the bacteria. Both ill persons and carriers shed salmonella Typhi in their feces.
Symptoms: Very high fever, fatigue, headache, loss of appetite, rashes, vomiting and rose colour spots.
Diagnosis: The scientists/doctors will take a tissue and keep it in a special medium which allows the bacteria to grow. If the result tests positive, the body is infected with typhoid fever.
Prevention: There are two steps that need to be followed to prevent typhoid.
They are:
- Avoid risky foods or drinks
- Get vaccinated against typhoid
Did you know?
About 700 cases are detected in the U.S.A. Typhoid affects 2.15 million people who get affected with typhoid every year in the world.
Additional:Salmonella Typhi lives only in humans.Persons with typhoid fever carry the bacteria in their blood stream and intestinal tract. In addition , a small number of people called carriers ,recover from the fever but continue to carry the bacteria. Both ill persons and carriers shed salmonella Typhi in their feces.
Bibilography: www.cdc.com, www.who.int, www.mayoclinic.com, www.nhs.uk