Typhoid Fever
Common ConditionBacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water, common in areas with poor sanitation, causing prolonged fever.
Symptoms
Prolonged fever (can reach 40°C)
Weakness and fatigue
Abdominal pain
Headache
Poor appetite
Rash (rose spots)
Constipation or diarrhea
Enlarged spleen and liver
Confusion in severe cases
Intestinal bleeding if untreated
Causes
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Salmonella typhi bacteria2
Contaminated water3
Contaminated food4
Poor sanitation5
Contact with infected person6
Carriers who don't have symptoms7
Poor hand hygiene8
Raw foods washed in contaminated water9
Travel to endemic areas10
Flooding and disastersTreatments
Antibiotics (fluoroquinolones, azithromycin, ceftriaxone)
Fluids and rest
Treating complications
Hospitalization for severe cases
Avoiding spread to others
Completing full antibiotic course
Follow-up testing
Addressing carrier state
Supportive care
Vaccination for prevention
When to See a Doctor
See a doctor for prolonged fever, especially after travel to areas with poor sanitation. Seek immediate care for severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, or confusion.
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Typhoid Fever: A Waterborne Threat
Typhoid is spread through contaminated food and water. It causes prolonged high fever and can be serious without treatment. Antibiotics are effective, and vaccination offers protection for travelers.
"Ang malinis na tubig at pagkain ay proteksyon sa typhoid."
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