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Transmission often occurs when a person in the carrier state does not wash hands thoroughly (or not at all) after defecation and serves food to others. This pathway is sometimes called the fecal-oral route of disease transmission
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Is typhoid fever airborne?
Typhoid fever is not an airborne disease. It spreads by fecal/oral route.
Is typhoid fever transferable?
Typhoid fever transfer from one person to other by fecal/oral route.
Is hepatitis transmitted through kissing?
typhoid fever can't be transmitted through a kiss .. but if your immune system is weak then you are likely to gain typhoidal germs.
Where can you find typhoid fever?
Typhoid fever is most commonly found in regions with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water, particularly in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa, South America, and the Middle East. Travelers to these areas should take precautions to prevent infection, such as getting vaccinated and practicing good hygiene.
What was the cause of infection for the typhoid fever?
The cauative agent for typhoid is Salmonella typhi
How is typhoid fever passed to others?
Typhoid fever is passed to others by fecal oral route. So the bacteria are in the feces of the patient and carriers of typhoid fever. The bacteria goes to your mouth by way of contaminated water, by way of hands and by way of houseflies to your food.
Is typhoid caused by a mosquito bite?
Mosquito bite does not give you typhoid. Typhoid is specifically transmitted by fecal oral route.
Does typhoid fever spread?
Typhoid spread by fecal/oral route. The bacteria is transmitted to other person by way of contaminated water or by contamination of food by way of contaminated hands due to poor personal hygiene or by houseflies.
What are the main similarities between cholera and typhoid?
Both are serious diseases. Both are transmitted by fecal oral route.
Does typhoid affect the intestinal tract?
Intestinal tract is the main site for typhoid bacteria. Here from they get their next unfortunate victim, via fecal/oral route.
Can typhoid spread?
No, typhoid is spread via the ingestion of food and drink contaminated with fecal matter from an infected individual. if you suspect you have typhoid, please see a doctor.
When was typhoid fever the worst in USA?
Typhoid fever was worst in USA before 1954. In that year Dr John snow could identify the mode of transmission of diseases by fecal oral route. The things changed for better within few years in developed countries. Others have been developing and will probably keep developing.
