This is followed by convulsions and muscle spasms. The vaccine is effective and the disease can also be treated by an antitoxin and penicillin. Typhoid Typhoid or 'enteric fever' is caused by infection with 'salmonella typhi'. The infection is passed from infected water, milk or food or by people preparing food or drinks. Symptoms are a rapidly fluctuating temperature, drowsiness, diarrhoea, abdominal rash, delirium and coma.
Immunization is effective.
The disease is treatable with antibiotics. Malaria Malarial mosquitoes live only in certain areas in the El Faiyum region, the oases and in Upper Egypt. From June to October there is a risk of contracting malaria in these areas. Avoid - unpealed fruit, badly cooked meat, icecubes, untreated milk, ice cream if made from untreated milk. Take - Extra salt if in hot climates.