TYPHOID FEVER

ALL ABOUT TYPHOID FEVER

• Life threatening disease
• Caused by Salmonella Typhi
• About 5,700 people are effected by this yearly
• Can get it from eating/drinking something that a carrier has drank/ate
• Not found in popular or very urban places

SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF TYPHOID FEVER

• Very high fever
• Stomach pains
• Loss in appetites
• You may get a rash
• Feel weak

WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE TYPHOID FEVER

• Contact or see a doctor as quick as you can
• Don't strain yourself

HOW TO TREAT TYPHOID FEVER

• Take antibiotics
• Drink plenty of water

CREDITS

• http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/typhoid-fever
• http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/typhoid_fever/