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Typhus
Typhus is a vaccine-preventable infection caused by rickettsial bacteria spread through body lice, fleas, or ticks. While it can be treated with antibiotics, some types of typhus have a high mortality rate without treatment.
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Where did Typhoid come from, it came from the cess-pits/sewage that was left open to the victorians. they became infected from the sewage and it was also carried by flies, water or food.
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Typhoid fever has been around long before the Victorian era. It is most probably what killed a third of the population of Athens, Greece, in 403 B.C. Of course it was not named until the 19th century.
Originally, the organism that causes typhoid fever was only in chickens. When humans domesticated chickens, the organism mutated and spread to humans. Then, it was able to transmit human to human through ingestion of food, water, or anything else contaminated with the feces of an infected person. That is still how it is transmitted.
Many of the infectious diseases common in humans originated in domesticated farm animals. Most of these disease organisms were harmless in their original hosts, but became dangerous or deadly when they spread to humans. For example, tuberculosis came from goats. Measles and smallpox came from cows, whooping cough from pigs, leprosy from water buffalo, and the common cold, probably from horses.
Influenza originally came from ducks. It first spread into domesticated chickens, then to domesticated pigs and humans. That's why some flu viruses are called "bird flu" (chickens) or "swine flu" (pigs). It depends on how much of the virus came from what animal. Now, influenza viruses from chickens, pigs, and humans can all mix together and form new flu viruses that are more dangerous than the regular human flu. Our current H1N1 "swine flu" is one of these re-assorted viruses: the first ever that is part bird, part pig, and part human flu virus.
Here's a great book on the topic, free, full text, online:
http://birdflubook.com/g.php?id=5
The underlining Salmonella infection that causes it was identified in the late 1800's and the first vaccine was developed in 1897 by Almroth Edward Wright. The 1909 vaccine created by Frederick F. Russell, a U.S. Army physician, was used to immunize most of the United States armed forces.
Typhus is caused by bacteria and is treated with antibiotics such as doxycycline or tetracycline. Good hygiene is very important in the control of typhus, as it's spread by lice and fleas through their bite. Keeping sanitary conditions and keeping yourself (and your home) free of pests will go a long way to preventing the disease.
Typhus used to be known as "Camp Fever" for it broke out often in military encampments where conditions were very cramped and unsanitary.
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You must go to a hospital and then let the doctors do all the work.
How many people suffered from typhus during World War 2?
Epidemics of typhus struck the German army invading Russia, although the number of deaths is unclear. Similarly, it is impossible to know how many hundreds of thousands of the deaths in Nazi concentration camps were due to typhus, as opposed to other causes.
What efforts were made to find a cure for Typhus Fever in 1945?
There was no cure for typhoid in Victorian time. the old wise physician, probably used to treat typhoid by good nursing care. There was about 20 % mortality for the typhoid fever, at that time.
Typhoid fever, also known as enteric fever, is a potentially fatal multisystemic illness caused primarily by Salmonella enterica, subspecies enterica serovar typhiand, to a lesser extent, related serovars paratyphi A, B, and C.
Rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever. It is treated with antibiotics.
Either a Greek "Monster" or a disease. (see links below)
Typhus was a mythological Greek monster (aka Typhon or Typhos) but is also a serious disease. (A group of diseases caused by Rickettsia bacteria and usually spread by fleas and lice.) Sao Paulo Typhus is also called Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. It is an infectious disease usually contracted from a tick bite. Symptoms of typhus include headache and a high fever which can be very serious. "Epidemic typhus" occurs in areas with poor hygienic resources and is spread by the human body louse.
Rickettsia bacteria enter the skin through cuts or bites made by the insects. There is a vaccine that you can get prior to going into areas where typhus may be a problem. Take it a few weeks in advance of taking your trip since it does give you a sore arm.
When did typhus start in the Warsaw ghetto?
The first wave of typhus was in 1940, the second in 1941 (110,000-110,000 cases, 20% mortality rate).
92% of cases of typhus were among Jews in Warsaw.
Tuberculosid claimed even more lives in the Warsaw ghetto than typhus.
What diseases were in Bergen-Belsen besides typhus and typhoid?
According to my research small pox nemonic measles chicken pox and many more.
Was typhus scrub caused by rats?
Yes. The rats is born with Typhus. And if a rat bit you, then you will have Typhus. It is a disease that can kill you.
Did margot frank fall off of her bunk due to weakness and die from shock and typhus?
Yes she did. She died because she suffered from shock and a disease called Typhus. A few days later, her sister Anne Frank died, also because of Typhus. Hope this helped. =D
Many of the cases took place in the World Wars. For example, 3 million people in Russia died of typhus during World War I. Also, in World War II, epidemics were found in Japan, Korea, Northern Africa, and Yugoslavia. Typhus was also common in Nazi concentration camps.
When did Typhus come to America?
Mary Mallon (1870?-1938), known as Typhoid Mary, was an itinerant domestic servant and cook, probably an Irish immigrant, though possibly American-born (her origin and early life are un-known). She probably had typhoid fever in 1899 and made an apparently complete recovery. However, she was a symptomless carrier of typhoid bacilli, presumably from a nidus of infection in her gallbladder, for many years-perhaps for the rest of her life. Between 1900 and 1907, Mallon is known to have infected twenty-two people in New York City, passing the typhoid bacillus to them in cakes she had baked. One of these persons died. The nascent clinical science of bacteriological epidemiology enabled public health authorities to trace her and eventually to apprehend her. She was held in quarantine on North Brother Island, off the Bronx coast, for three years, then released after solemnly promising never to work as a cook again. But she soon broke her promise, and returned to the only occupation at which she could survive, becoming a cook in Sloan Maternity Hospital, where she infected twenty-five more people, two of whom died. Mallon was incarcerated again in quarantine, where she remained until her death in 1938. She was apparently a likable and pleasant woman-she was said to be "good with children"-and she was an excellent cook. Her life story has been the topic of several books and a movie. On immagrents. Native American's were killed easily because of common European ailments.
Yes, typhus can be serious and even life-threatening if not treated promptly. It is an infectious disease caused by bacteria transmitted through fleas, lice, or mites, leading to symptoms like fever, headache, and rash. While many cases can be effectively treated with antibiotics, severe cases can result in complications, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems or those lacking access to medical care. Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for a favorable outcome.
Did Dr Benjamin died by typhus fever?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Rush, a prominent figure in American medicine and a signer of the Declaration of Independence, died from complications related to typhus fever. He contracted the illness during an outbreak in 1813 while treating patients. His dedication to his work ultimately led to his untimely death on April 19, 1813.
Typhus in 1944 refers to a serious infectious disease caused by Rickettsia bacteria, often spread by lice, fleas, or ticks. During World War II, outbreaks of typhus were common in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions, particularly in concentration camps and among displaced populations. The disease led to high mortality rates due to malnutrition and lack of medical care. Efforts to control outbreaks included improved sanitation and the use of vaccines, which were developed during the war.
How do you test for salmonella typhus?
To test for Salmonella typhi, the causative agent of typhoid fever, a blood culture is typically performed to isolate the bacteria from the bloodstream. Additionally, stool samples or urine tests can be used to detect the presence of the bacteria. Serological tests, such as the Widal test, may also be employed to measure specific antibodies against Salmonella typhi, although these are less definitive. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential for managing the infection effectively.
Yes it can cause fevers over 100 degrees F,Sweating and it might shut down the body.
No, rickettsiae are transmitted by arthropods and can cause typhus and Rocky Mountain fever.
What is another name for epidemic typhus?
Epidemic typhus, which is sometimes called jail fever or louse-borne typhus
How many people died from typhus in the battle of Gettysburg?
Typhus was more of a threat while an army was encamped for long periods of time. After the Sanitation Commission was formed, the death by disease rate, except for gangrene following surgery, dropped precipitously among Northern troops. On the battlefield itself, most casualties are due weapons fire.
How many died from typhus in world war 2?
about 5 million died of typhus
over 60 million killed throughout the world (2.5%) of worlds population in 1939-1945
