Ways To Prevent And Treat Typhoid Fever
Typhoid fever is an illness caused by the bacteria called Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi or Salmonella paratyphi. Usually, this type of bacteria contaminates water or food from a human and is spread to others in the same region. This bacteria can live for weeks in dried sewage or water. Once an individual contracts this bacteria, their white blood cells in their bone marrow, spleen, and liver carry the bacteria into the bloodstream where they continue to rapidly multiply. Once the bacteria have invaded the bloodstream, the individual will experience a fever, headaches, lethargy, diarrhea, and poor appetite. When the patient's body has fought off the infection and no longer exhibits symptoms, they often have a relapse. There is no cure for typhoid fever, but symptoms can be treated while the body fights off the bacteria. Because typhoid fever is very contagious, there are multiple ways to prevent it.