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What bacteria causes typhoid?
What bacteria causes typhoid?
How is typhoid primarily spread?
How is typhoid primarily spread?
What symptom is more common in children with typhoid than adults?
What symptom is more common in children with typhoid than adults?
What percentage of people with typhoid die if treated with antibiotics?
What percentage of people with typhoid die if treated with antibiotics?
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What is a distinguishing symptom of typhoid?
What is a distinguishing symptom of typhoid?
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Why is it important to give typhoid patients small high-calorie meals?
Why is it important to give typhoid patients small high-calorie meals?
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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
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Description
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.
