Typhoid fever is a serious disease caused by Salmonella Typhi (Typhi) bacteria. The bacteria spread through contaminated food and water and person-to-person contact.
Symptoms of typhoid fever include high fever, weakness, stomach pain, headache, constipation or diarrhea, cough, and loss of appetite. Typhoid fever can be fatal without appropriate antibiotic treatment.
Resistance to antibiotics is increasing so your doctor may need to order special tests to determine which antibiotic is right for you.
Typhoid fever can be prevented by receiving a typhoid fever vaccine and following safe food and water guidelines.
