TYPHOID FEVER

TYPHOID WHAT?

• Typhoid fever
• Unsanitary conditions carry typhoid
• Developing countries are
• Leading carriers of typhoid fever

HOW IS TYPHOID FEVER TREATED

• Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria
• Like the common flu or fever, it is treated with antiobotics

SYMPTOMS AND WARNING SIGNS

• During typhoid fever, you mostly have a very high fever
• Stomach pains, diarrhea or constipation
• Tired or drowsy feelings, and a sore throat
• When the fever hasn't been treated you can get a nasty rash
• Even loose weight if you wait too long

WHAT BODY ORGANS DOES IT ATTACK?

• Typhoid fever affects usually affects the liver
• But also the blood flow of your body

HOW IS IT TREATED?

• Typhoid fever is treated with antibiotics
• Sewage system were used in the IR
• Takes just a few days now, then a few weeks

THE DEATH TOLL

• Over ten years on average:
• 453 people were killed by typhoid fever

SOURCES

• Cdc.gov/nczed/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/typhoid-fever
• Health.utah.gov/epi/factssheets/typhoid.pdf
• Health.ny.gov> Communicable Disease> Typohid Fever
• mnhistory.wordpress.com
• Kidshealth.org

SOURCES

• Health.utah.gov
• "Q&A>Health>Diseases"- ask.com
• Webmd.com "How is Typohid fever treated?"