6 Questions
What bacteria causes typhoid?
Salmonella typhi
How is typhoid primarily spread?
Through contaminated food and water
What symptom is more common in children with typhoid than adults?
Diarrhea right away
What percentage of people with typhoid die if treated with antibiotics?
Less than 1%
What is a distinguishing symptom of typhoid?
Rose-colored spots on the lower chest and abdomen
Why is it important to give typhoid patients small high-calorie meals?
To replace minerals and energy they have lost
Study Notes
Typhoid
- Typhoid is a disease that only affects humans and is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi.
- The bacteria are spread through the faeces and urine of infected people.
- Contaminated food and water are the primary sources of transmission.
Symptoms
- Symptoms appear 1-3 weeks after exposure to the bacteria and can last for years.
- The severity of symptoms can vary from mild to severe.
- Common symptoms include:
- High fever (39-40°C)
- Painful abdomen
- Sore throat and headache
- Constipation or diarrhea (adults: constipation first, then diarrhea; children: diarrhea immediately)
- Rose-coloured spots on the lower chest and abdomen
- Enlarged spleen and liver
- Delirium, weakness, exhaustion, and potentially death
Control and Prevention
- Typhoid is a bacterial disease, and antibiotics are an effective treatment.
- The fatality rate is less than 1%.
- Antibiotic-resistant strains of the bacteria are emerging, making it essential to manage typhoid patients effectively.
- Treatment involves:
- Replacing lost fluids
- Providing small, high-calorie meals to replenish minerals and energy
Learn about the causes and symptoms of Typhoid fever, a bacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water, and its effects on the human body.
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