Typhoid Fever

Common Condition

Bacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water, common in areas with poor sanitation, causing prolonged fever.

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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

1

Salmonella typhi bacteria

2

Contaminated water

3

Contaminated food

4

Poor sanitation

5

Contact with infected person

6

Carriers who don't have symptoms

7

Poor hand hygiene

8

Raw foods washed in contaminated water

9

Travel to endemic areas

10

Flooding and disasters

Treatments

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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About Typhoid Fever

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."

Specialists Who Commonly Treat Typhoid Fever

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