Typhoid is rare in the United States, but still common in the developing world. This eMedTV article provides detailed information about the disease, which is caused by Salmonella typhi bacteria. Symptoms and treatment options are also discussed.
The bacterium Salmonella typhi is responsible for typhoid fever. This portion of the eMedTV archives provides information about this typhoid fever cause, how it is transmitted, and people who are most at risk from it.
Salmonella typhi is the bacteria responsible for the life-threatening illness known as typhoid fever. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at typhoid fever bacteria, including transmission methods, symptoms, treatment, and prevalence.
One way typhoid fever transmission occurs is by eating food or drinking beverages handled by a person shedding Salmonella typhi bacteria. This eMedTV site explains typhoid fever transmission and identifies areas where the illness is common.
Possible signs and symptoms of typhoid fever include high fever, headache, flat, rose-colored spots. This eMedTV article provides detailed information about the symptoms of this condition, including what can happen if they go untreated.
This eMedTV page explains how a doctor reaches a typhoid fever diagnosis. Among other things, the doctor will ask about the person's recent medical and travel history, and rule out other possible causes of the symptoms (for example, viral hepatitis).
When typhoid treatment is started early, the prognosis is generally good. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses the medications used for typhoid fever and provides information about the chances of experiencing a relapse.
There are two types of vaccine used to prevent typhoid fever. This selection from the eMedTV Web library takes an in-depth look at both types and also offers advice for avoiding sources of infection while traveling.
Typhoid immunization should be considered by people traveling to a country where the illness is common. This eMedTV Web page illustrates the role of immunization in preventing infection and lists ways to further reduce your risk of typhoid.
If treatment is not received, the mortality rate of typhoid fever is between 12 and 30 percent. This eMedTV Web page examines factors that affect the mortality rate and highlights how treatment can reduce the rate to less than 1 percent.
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