Typhoid Fever Symptoms, Prevention, Outbreaks, and Vaccines
Channel: MEDWIKI
Date: 24/08/2023

#TyphoidFeverAlert #constipation  #diarrhea  Typhoid fever is a serious infection caused by the highly dangerous Salmonella Typhi bacteria. It can be deadly and affects both the intestines and bloodstream. This bacteria only lives in humans and is commonly spread through contaminated food and water containing feces. Symptoms usually appear 7-14 days after exposure, with high fever, fatigue, headaches, nausea, stomach pain, and possible diarrhea or constipation. In severe cases, a rash can also develop, and complications may lead to death.

In many low and middle-income countries, typhoid fever is a major health concern, causing millions of cases and thousands of deaths annually. The majority of cases are found in South Asia, South-East Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. The true impact in the Eastern Mediterranean Region is uncertain. Pakistan has recently faced a significant outbreak of drug-resistant typhoid fever.

Preventing and controlling typhoid fever involves promoting hygiene, improving water safety, using clean water, enhancing sanitation, and ensuring timely medical care. Antibiotics can treat the disease, but antibiotic resistance is making treatment more challenging. Vaccination against typhoid can help reduce antibiotic use and slow down resistance. Among these vaccines, the typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) is preferred due to its strong immune response, suitability for all ages, and longer protection. However, introducing TCV as a preventive or control measure requires accurate surveillance data on typhoid fever.

Source:- https://www.emro.who.int/health-topics/typhoid-fever/introduction.html

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