Typhoid fever is a life-threatening infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. It is usually spread through contaminated food or water. Once Salmonella Typhi bacteria are eaten or drunk, they multiply and spread into the bloodstream.
fever. Symptoms include:
High fever.
Headache.
Stomach pain.
Constipation or diarrhea.
Prevention
Shot vaccine. People 2 years old and older can get the shot vaccine. Get one shot (or a booster shot) at least 2 weeks before travel.
Typhoid vaccines are only 50 to 80% effective, so you should still be careful about what you east and drink to lower your risk of getting typhoid fever. Also, there isn’t a vaccine that protects against paratyphoid fever. For these reasons, it’s very important that you also take the following steps to prevent typhoid.
Choose food and drinks carefully
Only eat foods that are cooked and served hot
Avoid food that has been sitting on a buffet
Eat raw fruits and vegetables only if you have washed them in clean water or peeled them
Only drink beverages from factory-sealed containers
Avoid ice because it may have been made from unsafe water
Only drink pasteurized milk
22 мар 2023
