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Typhoid Fever
Typhoid fever is a common global disease characterized by fever, diarrhea and rashes. It is transmitted through the intake of foods, drinks or water contaminated with the bacteria Salmonella typhi. Typhoid fever is mostly prevalent among developing countries.
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its a bacterial disease of indigestion of food contaminated with fecies or waste
Were antibiotics available to treat Typhoid Fever in 1910?
Of course not. Antibiotics weren't developed until the mid-1940's, 30 years later.
That is a very delicate problem. This problem arrived in case of the typhoid Mary. She has to be confined for rest of her life. Society has total right to protect each and every member of the society from such problem. But then you have to take care of such patient at all levels, right from economical to psychological level.
How did the army treat typhoid fever in ww1 and ww2?
taking antibiotics, using cold ice-packs for headaches and checking all food before eating it.
What is the morphology of salmonella typhi?
Salmonella Typhi is a bacteria that is rod shaped and reproduces in the infected host's intestinal tract. This bacteria leads to symptoms of typhoid fever. There are more than 2,000 types of salmonella.
Is there a shortage on typhoid vaccine?
Yes. There is currently a shortage of injectable typhoid vaccine, but oral typhoid vaccine is still available.
It can be if you dont get medical attention. You should always go to the docter right away if you get it.
You're serious. That's your answer? Go to the misspelled doctor right away if you get typhus?
That is a very good question! You normally have high white blood cell count in bacterial infections. This rise in count is there to to promote the phagocytosis by white blood cells. But you have low WBC count in viral fevers, in rickettsial infections, in chlamydia infections, in malaria and in typhoid fever. They are all the intracellular infection. So rise in WBC can not help to kill the microorganisms by phagocytosis.
When is typhoid most commonly spread?
Typhoid fever spreads most commonly in rainy season. Typhoid can spread through contaminated water and by houseflies, which are abundant in rainy season.
You have bacteremia ( bacteria in the blood stream) in the first week of typhoid fever. Typhoid bacteria can settle any where. Eye can be affected by typhoid fever.
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.
