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Typhoid fever
Also called: enteric fever

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A bacterial disease spread through contaminated

food, water or close contact.

Vaccines are recommended in areas where typhoid

fever is common.

Common
More than 100 thousand cases per year (Nigeria)

Partly preventable by vaccine

Treatable by a medical professional

Spreads through contaminated food or water

Requires a medical diagnosis

Lab tests or imaging often required

Short-term: resolves within days to weeks

Critical: needs emergency care

HOW IT SPREADS

Through contaminated food or water.

For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical

authority for advice.
Sources: College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and others.
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Symptoms

Requires a medical diagnosis

Symptoms include high fever, headache, stomach pain
and either constipation or diarrhoea.

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authority for advice.
Sources: College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and others.
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Treatments

Treatment consists of !uids and

antibiotics
Treatment includes antibiotics and fluids.

Palliative care Medications

Intravenous therapy and Oral Antibiotics and Penic
rehydration therapy

Consult a doctor for medical advice

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