{"id":51629,"date":"2024-07-29T16:00:55","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T10:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=51629"},"modified":"2024-07-29T14:56:44","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T09:26:44","slug":"typhoid-fever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/typhoid-fever\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Typhoid? How is it Treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Typhoid fever<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a severe illness caused by a bacterium known as Salmonella Typhi. This infection is typically spread through consuming contaminated food or water. After ingestion, Salmonella Typhi bacteria multiply and enter the bloodstream, potentially affecting various organs. If not treated promptly, <\/span>typhoid <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can lead to severe complications and even be life-threatening. Read on to learn about <\/span>typhoid fever symptoms<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/typhoid-fever\/#What_Causes_Typhoid\" >What Causes Typhoid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/typhoid-fever\/#Symptoms_of_Typhoid\" >Symptoms of Typhoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/typhoid-fever\/#Complications_of_Typhoid\" >Complications of Typhoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/typhoid-fever\/#Typhoid_Treatment\" >Typhoid Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/typhoid-fever\/#Typhoid_Prevention\" >Typhoid Prevention<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/typhoid-fever\/#Wash_Your_Hands\" >Wash Your Hands\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/typhoid-fever\/#Avoid_Using_Untreated_Water\" >Avoid Using Untreated Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/typhoid-fever\/#Avoid_Raw_Vegetables_and_Fruits\" >Avoid Raw Vegetables and Fruits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/typhoid-fever\/#Choose_Hot_Foods\" >Choose Hot Foods<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/typhoid-fever\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Typhoid\"><\/span><b>What Causes Typhoid?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned previously, Salmonella Typhi (S. Typhi) is the bacteria that causes <\/span>typhoid fever<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. People who live in places where outbreaks frequently occur are more likely to get exposed to this pathogen. Infected people expel the bacteria in thei<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r stool<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The bacteria can spread from hands to items or other people if <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> don&#8217;t properly wash th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eir<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hands after using the washroom. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, raw fruits without a peel or other uncooked food might act as a carrier for the germs. Contaminated water sources can spread the bacterium in areas where water isn&#8217;t treated to get rid of germs. Moreover, you can contract the infection by ingesting unpasteurised milk or juice, drinking untreated water, or eating ice made from such water.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Typhoid\"><\/span><b>Symptoms of Typhoid<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary <\/span>typhoid symptoms<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A persistent high fever that gradually rises each day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General body aches and pains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/types-of-headaches\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/20-proven-natural-home-remedies-for-constipation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constipation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the infection advances, you might experience nausea, <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/lower-abdominal-pain\/\">abdominal pain<\/a>, loss of appetite, and diarrhoea. Some individuals may also develop a rash. Without treatment, the symptoms can worsen over time, increasing the risk of potentially life-threatening complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complications_of_Typhoid\"><\/span><b>Complications of Typhoid<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If left untreated, <\/span>typhoid <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can result in some severe complications, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intestinal perforation (a hole in your intestines)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen or burst gallbladder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling around your brain (meningitis)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neurological (brain) symptoms, including delirium, confusion and seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pneumonia, bronchitis or other respiratory issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart inflammation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone inflammation (osteomyelitis)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miscarriage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney failure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typhoid_Treatment\"><\/span><b>Typhoid Treatment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotics are used to treat <\/span>typhoid<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As antibiotic-resistant variants of Salmonella Typhi have emerged, the kind of <\/span>typhoid <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the location where the illness is contracted are factors in the selection of medications. Ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin, ceftriaxone, cefixime, cefotaxime, azithromycin, and carbapenems are frequently used antibiotics for <\/span>typhoid fever treatment<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steroids like dexamethasone may be prescribed in extreme situations. It is essential that you take antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor for the full prescribed duration. In order to find out if taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, or acetaminophen, for fever or discomfort is safe, you should also speak with your doctor.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most patients who receive early antibiotic therapy begin to feel better in a few days, though it may take somewhere between a week and ten days for them to fully recover.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typhoid_Prevention\"><\/span><b>Typhoid Prevention<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaccination against <\/span>typhoid fever <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is available and is recommended for people living in or travelling to areas where <\/span>typhoid <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is common. However, the protection provided by these vaccines diminishes over time, necessitating repeat immunisations. Since the vaccine does not offer complete protection, it is crucial to follow these guidelines when in high-risk areas:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wash_Your_Hands\"><\/span><b>Wash Your Hands<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular hand-washing with hot, soapy water is essential for infection control. Wash your hands before eating or preparing food and after using the toilet. Carry an alcohol-based hand sanitiser for situations where soap and water are unavailable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Using_Untreated_Water\"><\/span><b>Avoid Using Untreated Water<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In areas where <\/span>typhoid fever <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is prevalent, contaminated drinking water is a common problem. Drink only bottled water, canned or bottled carbonated beverages. Carbonated bottled water is safer than non-carbonated bottled wate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r as the process of carbonation may help kill some bacteria<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Avoid drinks with ice, use bottled water to brush your teeth, and try not to swallow water while showering.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Raw_Vegetables_and_Fruits\"><\/span><b>Avoid Raw Vegetables and Fruits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw products might be washed with contaminated water, so avoid fruits and vegetables you cannot peel, especially lettuce. It is safer to avoid raw foods altogether in such areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_Hot_Foods\"><\/span><b>Choose Hot Foods<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steaming hot foods are generally safer than foods stored or served at room temperature. Avoid uncooked foods to reduce the risk of infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dangerous illness known as <\/span>typhoid fever <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is brought on by the Salmonella Typhi bacteria and is typically contracted through tainted food and drink. If the infection is not treated right away, it may cause serious problems. Headaches, body aches and gastrointestinal problems are the predominant symptoms, along with a persistently high fever. Antibiotics are the mainstay of treatment; the specific drug used will depend on the kind and location of the infection.\u00a0<\/span>Typhoid <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be avoided in large part by adopting preventive measures, such as immunisation and good hygiene. Following these recommendations can dramatically reduce the risk of contracting <\/span>typhoid <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infection, even in high-risk locations.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Typhoid fever is a severe illness caused by a bacterium known as Salmonella Typhi. This infection is typically spread through consuming contaminated food or water. After ingestion, Salmonella Typhi bacteria multiply and enter the bloodstream, potentially affecting various organs. If not treated promptly, typhoid can lead to severe complications and even be life-threatening. 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