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How common was typhoid fever before civil war?
Before the Civil War, more than 20 percent of people contracted Typhoid fever. During the worst of the outbreaks, between 12 and 16 percent of those afflicted died from the disease.
What are some of Puerto Ricos Major Infections Diseases?
Some of those Major Infections Diseases foun in Puerto Rico are Dengue Fever, Hepatitis A, Schistosomiasis, Typhoid Fever and Parasitic
Water borne diseases in Africa that can kill you?
cholera, typhoid, dysentery as well as those carried by mosquito's and other hosts in the proximity to water: malaria, yellow fever, rift valley fever AMONGST OTHERS
Can you Give all the precautions for typhoid?
Sanitation and hygiene are the critical measures that can be taken to prevent typhoid. Typhoid does not affect animals and therefore transmission is only from human to human. Typhoid can only spread in environments where human feces or urine are able to come into contact with food or drinking water. Careful food preparation and washing of hands are crucial to preventing typhoid. There are also two vaccines available to prevent typhoid.
What is typhoid fever?
Typhoid fever (also known as Enteric fever) is caused by a strain of "Salmonella" bacteria (Salmonellae typhi) when they are spread through the body by the white blood cells that attempted to destroy them. Salmonella are ingested from contaminated food or water and enter the body through the intestinal tract. Symptoms include general fever, headache, body ache, and fatigue. Increased heart rate can occur. Complications include infections, pneumonia, and intestinal bleeding.An early treatment was the drug chloramphenicol, but today the treatment is with any of a number of antibiotics. After treatment, a small minority of infected persons become carriers of the disease.
What were 5 diseases in the new world during the 1700's?
Ten diseases were part of a series of plagues. Those diseases were the yellow fever, black death - bubonic plague, malaria, scarlet fever, typhus ( typhoid ), influenza, small pox, tuberculosis, and measles.
In which age group is typhoid fever most common?
In most third world countries, children are the most affected those above five years of age, adolescents and young adults.
Why is Mary mallon guilty of spreading typhoid?
because she really did spread typhoid. She was a carrier of typhoid and caused about 35 cases and 3 deaths in New York. She worked as a cook and many of those who ate her food would come down with typhoid.
What causes AP?
AP is caused by a reaction involving antibodies.Drug allergens that may cause AP include penicillin, ampicillin, erythromycin, and quinine. Vaccines possibly linked to AP include those for typhoid, measles, cholera, and yellow fever.
How did Schubert die?
Franz Schubert died aged 31 on Wednesday, November 19, 1828 at the apartment of his brother, Ferdinand in Vienna. He had contracted syphilis six years earlier, although he probably died from typhoid.
What is the name of places in famous fever?
In "Fever," a novel by Mary Beth Keane, significant locations include the Lower East Side of New York City, particularly during the early 1900s, as well as the various hospitals and homes where the protagonist, Mary Mallon (Typhoid Mary), interacts with others. The narrative captures the social and medical landscapes of the time, highlighting the challenges faced by those affected by the typhoid outbreak. These settings play a crucial role in illustrating the themes of isolation and societal response to disease.
Does the typhoid bacteria grow in the gallbladder?
Yes, the bacteria that cause typhoid fever, primarily Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi, can reside and grow in the gallbladder. In some individuals, particularly those who become chronic carriers, the bacteria can persist in the gallbladder, leading to intermittent shedding into the intestines and potentially causing reinfection. This chronic carriage is a significant concern for public health, as these carriers can transmit the bacteria to others.
