OverviewTyphoid fever is the name given to the illness caused by the bacteriumSalmonella Typhi, a member of the Salmonella family. Typhoid fever is spread through food and water contaminated by animal and human feces. Typhoid fever is very rare in the United States and other developed nations, and it is more common in underdeveloped nations, particularly Latin America, Asia, and Africa. When traveling to underdeveloped areas, a good way to remember what foods and beverages are safe is to think of the following: If you cannot boil it (to kill bacteria), peel it (to remove bacteria) or cook it (to kill bacteria), do not eat it. When traveling to areas without clean drinking water, also remember to avoid ice cubes, which may be made with contaminated water, and to check the seal on all bottled water that you purchase (as the water bottle may have been refilled with unclean water). Some travelers drink only carbonated water in order to avoid this issue.
The longer typhoid fever symptoms go untreated, the higher the risk of complications, including the spread of the bacteria to the blood (sepsis) and death.
The longer typhoid fever symptoms go untreated, the higher the risk of complications, including the spread of the bacteria to the blood (sepsis) and death.
Who's At Risk
Anyone who comes into contact with contaminated food or water is at risk of developing typhoid fever; the very young, very old, and those who are immunocompromised are at much greater risk of developing more severe disease. Signs and Symptoms
The distinguishing characteristics of typhoid fever illness are high fever (temperature as high as 40°C [104°F]), feeling generally weak and achy (malaise), headache, loss of appetite, rash, and sometimes diarrhea or constipation. These symptoms usually begin within hours to days of ingesting the contaminated substance and may go away on their own within a week but, if left untreated, may last for weeks.Symptoms of typhoid fever are as follows:
- High fever (temperature of 38–40°C [102–104°F])
- Malaise (achiness and weakness)
- Abdominal pain
- Change in stool output, such as constipation or diarrhea
- Rarely, a flat (not raised) rash of dark pink spots
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2. Terrorist from Middle East.
3. Prostitutes from Bosnia
4. Drug Peddler's from Iran & Pakistan
5. Criminals from Nigeria
6. ATM hackers from S.America
7. Dolls from China
8. Citizens from Indonesia & Bangladesh
9. Husbands from Pakistan.
10. Wives from China
11. Caddies from Indonesia.
12. Murderers from Myanmar.
13. PM & DPM from Indonesia.
14. Haze from Indonesia
15. Donations from Saudi
16. Pirates from Southern Philippines.
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