It occurs world-wide but is more common in developing countries such as Asia, including the Pacific Islands, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Typhoid is transmitted by contaminated food, water or ice. The symptoms of typhoid are fever, diarrhoea or constipation, abdominal pain or tenderness, nausea, vomiting and headache, malaise and cough. Diagnosis is usually made by blood test or faeces examination. Symptoms can occur within three days and up to three months after consumption of contaminated food or water, but usually in one to three weeks.
Antibiotic treatment is extremely effective and results in complete recovery.
Passengers who travelled on this cruise and who have the above symptoms are advised to seek medical attention urgently.